May - June 2008 Chronicles

Seminarians arrive for the school year 2008-2009

The incoming Spiritual Formation Year (SFY) seminarians reported back to ICST on May 16, 2008 for the beginning of the SFY program. The Spiritual Formation Year is a non-academic year program that focuses mainly on the human and psych-spiritual aspects of seminary formation. It is a rich program that assists seminarians in their desire to develop personal maturity as well as to deepen their spiritual life. 

Meanwhile, on June 1, 2008, the fourth year seminarians together with the incoming freshmen arrived fresh from a long summer vacation. The 38 first year seminarians come from the different seminaries and localities in the Northern part of Luzon. Before they formally start the school year, an orientation is given especially on the new paradigm of formation in ICST. The newcomers are also given a briefing on the four pillars of ICST formation by the seminary formation team. 

The last batch, the second year and third year seminarians, reported back to the seminary on June 3, 2008 as the 1st semester of the school year 2008-2009 starts. 
 

Bishop Rene Mayugba facilitates Community Retreat 

The seminarians settled down for a 3-day retreat on June 6-9, 2008 facilitated by Most. Rev.  Renato Mayugba, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan and former Rector of ICST. The retreat ushers in the beginning of the 1st semester of the school year 2008-2009. During these solemn days, the seminarians engage themselves to intense prayer and reflection. Bishop Rene guided the community in reflecting on the theme of “Identity,” “Vocation,” and “Discipleship.” The good bishop also oriented the community on the thought-inspiring reflections of the Holy Father, Benedict XVI. The retreat, which was culminated by a solemn Eucharistic celebration, provided the community with a sense of direction and inspiration as the school year commences. 
 

Seminarians discuss seminary formation and elect officers

The different Formation Communities gathered together on June 10-12, 2008 to talk about certain matters pertaining to the various areas of seminary formation, namely: Human, Spiritual, Academic, and Pastoral Formation. After every presentation, each formation community met together as a group and talked about their plans and suggestions. The plan of organizing an Alumni’s Desk in preparation for next year’s alumni homecoming was also presented. The 2-day Community Workshop was followed by the Election of the new set of Student Council, Class, and Formation Community Officers. The election results are as follows: 

ICST STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS
1st Semester SY 2008-2009

General Beadle: Sem. Den Christian B. Iddoba
Vice General Beadle: Sem. John M. Vasquez
General Secretary: Sem. Francis M. Ofrancia
General Treasurer: Sem. Efren U. Jimenez Jr.
General PRO: Sem. Odilon C. Aranca
General Liturgist: Sem. Edwin I. Raagas
General Sacristan: Sem. Domie Jake Cawas
General Food Beadle: Sem. Stanley A. Apostol
General Apostolate Coordinator: Sem. Feliciano L. Bugtong
General Sports Coordinators: Sem. Jimmy B. Balinggao
Sem. Allan Kristoffer C. Soriano

Canteen Manager: Sem. Matt Jason John J. Molina
SEMNET Representatives: Sem Dexter Z. Cariño
Sem. Benjie Manzano
Sem. Ernesto Gonzales
BPM Representative: Sem. Kenneth T. Kitongan

CLASS OFFICERS

FIRST YEAR CLASS

Beadle: Sem. Precidio Castillo 
Vice-Beadle: Sem. Richmond Balicoco
Secretary: Sem. Albert Garcia 
Treasurer: Sem. Napoleon Flores
PRO: Sem. Christian Dumangeng 
Artist: Sem. Bayron Marino 
Sacristan: Sem. Jaefkey Dulawan 
Sports Beadles: Sem. Steiner Canao
    Sem. John Christopher Escaño
Xerox Coordinator: Sem. James Manilang 
Apostolate Coordinator: Sem. Ian Paul Filart

SECOND YEAR CLASS

Beadle: Sem. Marvin Tuliao
Vice-Beadle: Sem. Conrad Dangiwan 
Secretary: Sem. Andreus Songyap 
Treasurer: Sem. Rowell Esguera
PRO: Sem. Nelio Andres
Artist: Sem. Kenneth Kitongan 
Sacristan: Sem. Randolph Romero 
Sports Beadle: Sem. Rainier Marquez 
Xerox Coordinator: Sem. Reynaldo Guinid 
Apostolate Coordinator: Sem. Jonathan Vergara

THIRD YEAR CLASS

Beadle: Sem. Allan Soriano 
Vice-Beadle: Sem. Odilon Aranca 
Secretary: Sem. Rolly Buasen 
Treasurer: Sem. Efren Jimenez 
PRO: Sem. Matt Molina 
Artist: Sem. Matt Molina 
Sacristan: Sem. Julius Teaño 
Sports Beadle: Sem. Jeason Cabacab 
Xerox Coordinator: Sem. Bernard Barbosa 
Apostolate Coordinator: Sem. Hadji Galiza 

FOURTH YEAR CLASS

Beadle: Sem. Jojo Quesada 
Vice-Beadle: Sem. Benjie Manzano
Secretary: Sem. Lloyd Sumngat 
Treasurer: Sem. John Vasquez 
PRO: Sem. Francis M. Ofrancia
Artist: Sem. Jojo Quesada 
Sacristan: Sem. Den Iddoba 
Sports Beadle: Sem. Ernesto Gonzales 
Xerox Coordinator: Sem. John Vasquez 
Apostolate Coordinator: Sem. Ambrose Monroy

ILOCANDIA FORMATION COMMUNITY OFFICERS

Regional Coordinator: Sem. Bernard P. Barbosa
Vice Regional Coordinator: Sem. Albert C. Feliciano
Secretary: Sem. Howard Lee Orlando A. Baliton
Treasurer: Sem. Francis Czar B. Correa
PRO: Sem. John Christopher G. Escaño
Sports Coordinator: Sem. Rainier Flor S. Marquez
Liturgist: Sem. Jojo G. Quesada
Food Beadles: Sem. William Jared B. Real
Sem. Jan Christopher Ryan R. Go
Artists: Sem. Andres F. Nuesca Jr.
Music: Sem. Rainier Flor S. Marquez
Sacristan: Sem. Ambrose Emeric C. Monroy
Sentinels: Sem. Charles N. Padamada
Sem. Marcelo C. Ballestra
Bell Ringers: Sem. Richmond Carl B. Balicoco
Sem. Ian Paul L. Filart
Canteen Managers: Sem. Lloyd Vincent S. Sumngat
Sem. John M. Vasquez
Infirmarian: Sem Benjamin V. Manzano Jr.
Generator Operator: Sem. Albert C. Feliciano
Electricians:  Sem. Albert C. Feliciano
Drivers: Sem. Francis Czar B. Correa
Sem. Rowell Vincent R. Esguera
Hobby Coordinator: Sem. Feliciano L. Bugtong

CAVISA FORMATION COMMUNITY

Regional Coordinator: Sem. Junius Percival H. Tubiera
Vice Regional Coordinator: Sem. Julius M. Teaño
Secretary: Sem. Alaska J. Turaray
Treasurer: Sem. Jonathan P. Vergara
PRO: Sem. Christian P. Dumangeng
Sports Coordinator: Michaelle M. Castillo Jr.
Liturgist: Sem. Ernesto Ajieboy P. Galiza Jr.
Food Beadles: Sem. Edwin I. Raagas
Artists: Sem. Frayne M. Lumidao
Sem. Frans T. Balinggan
Music: Sem. Benedict Paolo C. Pasinca
Sacristan:
Sentinels:
Bell Ringer: Sem. Vincent P. Siccuan
Canteen Manager: Sem. Reynaldo G. Guinid
Infirmarians: Sem. Melven P. Maliwat
Sem. Frans. T. Balinggan
Generator Operator/Electrician: Sem. Albert A. Garcia
Drivers: Sem. Julius M. Teaño
Sem. Ernesto V. Gonzales Jr.
Hobby Coordinator: Sem. Efren U. Jimenez Jr.

MONATAÑOSA FORMATION COMMUNITY

Regional Coordinator: Sem. Loren A. William
Vice Regional Coordinator: Sem. Rolly P. Buasen
Secretary: Sem. Jerry A. Dasdas
Treasurer: Sem. Christian Shane C. Gumalingging
PRO: Sem. Domie Jake A. Cawas
Sports Coordinator: Sem. Jaefkey L. Dulawan
Sem. James A. Manilang
Liturgist: Sem. Jeason A. Cabacab
Food Beadles: Sem. Songyap C. Andreus
Sem. Christopher C. Luis
Sem. Steiner B. Canao
Artists: Sem. Dexter L. Martin
Sem. Bayron M. Marino
Sem. Odilon C. Aranca
Music: Sem. Renato S. Garcia
Sacristans: Sem. Kenneth T. Kitongan
Sem. Herbert G. Agpalo
Sentinels: Sem. Roger P. Fettar
Sem. Teodoro B. Pic-it Jr.
Sem. Marvin T. Sonay
Bell Ringers: Sem. Nelio S. Andres
Sem. Mario F. Awilan
Canteen Managers: Sem. Russel C. Habungan
Sem. Jimmy B. Balinggao
Infirmarians: Sem. Jovito M. Balla-ao
Sem. Conrad A. Dangiwan
Generator Operator:
Electricians:
Drivers: Sem. Den Christian B. Iddoba
Sem. Marvin T. Sonay
TV Operator: Sem Jimmy B. Balinggao
Hobby Coordinator: Sem. Precidio A. Castillo Jr.

MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS COMMUNITY

Regional Coordinator: Sem. Jasper Hebron
Vice Regional Coordinator: Sem. Ryan Tomelden
Secretary: Sem. Christian Joy Bataoil
Treasurer: Sem. Dexter Cariño
PRO (Socials, Programs): Sem. Greg Francisco
Sports Coordinator: Sem. Jorge Bacani III
Liturgist: Sem. Ranndolph Romero
Food Beadles: Sem. Napoleon Molano
Sem. Marvin Tuliao
Infirmarian: Sem. Mark Pascua
Artists: Sem. Matt Molina
Sem. Roy Rosal
Sentinels: Sem. Marvin Tuliao
Sem. Stanley Apostol
Bell Ringers: Sem. Francis Ofrancia
Sem. Napoleon Molano
Canteen Operators: Sem. Christian Joy Bataoil
Sem. Ranndolph Romero
Generator Operators: Sem. Ryan Tomelden
Driver: Sem. Allan Soriano
Music: Sem. Jasper Hebron
Sacristan: Sem. Greg Francisco
Electricians: Sem. Jorge Bacani III
Sem. Ryan Tomelden
Hobby Coordinator: Sem. Allan Soriano
 

ICST community celebrates Holy Spirit Mass, inducts SC officers 

The beginning of the school year in ICST will not be complete without the Holy Spirit Mass. This occasion ushers in the beginning of the academic year. It is all about starting the year right.  The Archbishop of Nueva Segovia, Most Rev. Ernesto Salgado, was invited to preside over the celebration on June 14, 2008 with the blessing of the new chapel of the Montañosa Formation Community. The Holy Spirit Mass is always an occasion to ask for God’s grace and guidance through the Holy Spirit to begin the academic year with enthusiasm and commitment. This is also the occasion where in the newly elected officers take oath to serve the community in the spirit of servant-leadership. The new elected officers formally assumed office after being inducted during the Holy Spirit Mass. 
 

Classes Start 

The beginning of classes on June 16, 2008 indicates the formal opening of the 1st semester SY 2008-2009 academic year program. The classroom-education is just one of the areas of the whole academic program of ICST. Other opportunities for intellectual growth provided for seminarians include seminar classes, research papers, exams, Academic Pastoral Functions, etc. 
 

ICST Celebrates Independence Day 

The ICST community celebrated Independence Day on June 12 in unity with the national commemoration of the 110th year anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence. To make the celebration more meaningful, the community held a program with the theme, “Mahal Kong Pilipinas” Extemporaneous Speech and Quiz bee on Philippine History were the highlights of the program. These activities helped the seminarians to get in touched with their identity, culture, values, and history. In the face of national crises, Filipinos should find hope from our acclaimed heroes who have sacrificed their life to make our country truly a free nation where values of justice, peace and freedom are upheld. 
 

Most Rev. Ernesto Salgado ordains six deacons

It is always a source of inspiration and joy to witness an ordination rite. With the theme, “Agserbi Kayo Kenkuana Iti Amin A Pusoyo (1 Sam 12:20)” (Serve the Lord with All Your Heart), six seminarians from the Hesychia class of ICST and 1 from the Order of St. Benedict were ordained as Deacons at the Immaculate Conception School of Theology Chapel by his Excellency, Most Rev. Ernesto Salgado, DD, the Archbishop of Nueva Segovia on June 28, 2007. The following seminarians received the grace of deaconate ordination: Doña, Ronald Y Talania (Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia), Echalas, Erwin Y Echavarre (Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia), Jaramillo, Jeric Y Cablao (Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia), Taqueban, Juan Y Buquing   (Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia), Nedic, Leo Y Cariño (Diocese of San Fernando La Union), Valbuena, Xavier Y Racpan (Diocese of Laoag), Tumbali, OSB, Dom Rembert Y Canilao (Order of St. Benedict).