Who's copying whom? Leo arrived late after finishing his Scottish Rite conferrals (Congrats Bro Leo!); shown here with Netoy. Also notice both are wearing grey shirts.... just coincidence?
Monday, November 24, 2008
Notice anything?
Who's copying whom? Leo arrived late after finishing his Scottish Rite conferrals (Congrats Bro Leo!); shown here with Netoy. Also notice both are wearing grey shirts.... just coincidence?
The brods
Photo shows, from left, Netoy, Butch, Egay, Emong, Sydney, Mario, Allan and Tino. We also called Bino and spoke to him at length.
Jojo and Aureo sents their apologies.
JoDem 2008 San Diego Get-together
Get-together organised by Netoy at Annie's residence.
Photo above shows, from left fellow College Y friends, Daisy, Magda and Emong, Irene, Netoy, Sydney, Mario, Annie, Allan and Butch.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Mom Mrs Anita J Telmo: May 7, 1917 to Nov 12, 2008
My heart is heavy to inform you that my mother, Anita J Telmo was laid to rest last Wednesday, November 19, 2008 and I am dealing with our loss one day at a time.
It was a sudden way of leaving us since she was still very alert and did all her usual activities that day. She was big a part of our family for so long (91 years and 6 months).
I was so blessed with my aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends who were here. Everything just fell into place specially when I was planning the funeral memorial service. My Pastor uncle did the committal ceremony at the grave site and he sang a lot of our gospel songs during the 3 services. We also sang a lot of familiar favorite hymns and read Bible verses.
I am truly grateful for everyone specially my sister, Arlene Telmo; who did all the flowers and my brother, Jesse Telmo; who did not want my mother to be cremated.
This is a life changing experience. Life is too short even after 91 years and 6 months.
Ecclesiastes 3
1 To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven:
2A time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted,
3A time to kill and a time to heal, a time to break down and a time to build up,
4A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5A time to cast away stones and a time to gather stones together, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
6A time to get and a time to lose, a time to keep and a time to cast away,
7A time to rend and a time to sew, a time to keep silence and a time to speak,
8A time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.
9What profit remains for the worker from his toil?
10I have seen the painful labor and exertion and miserable business which God has given to the sons of men with which to exercise and busy themselves.
11He has made everything beautiful in its time. He also has planted eternity in men's hearts and minds [a divinely implanted sense of a purpose working through the ages which nothing under the sun but God alone can satisfy], yet so that men cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.
12I know that there is nothing better for them than to be glad and to get and do good as long as they live;
13And also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor--it is the gift of God.
14I know that whatever God does, it endures forever; nothing can be added to it nor anything taken from it. And God does it so that men will [reverently] fear Him [revere and worship Him, knowing that He is].
15That which is now already has been, and that which is to be already has been; and God seeks that which has passed by [so that history repeats itself ].......
Peace,
Carol Ann Telmo-Malinis
San Leandro, Ca 94579
Our deepest condolences and prayers to Sis Carol and the Telmo family on the passing away of Mom Anita J Telmo.
DeMolay sons, Jobie daughters and Lincoln Lodge Masonic Family
It was a sudden way of leaving us since she was still very alert and did all her usual activities that day. She was big a part of our family for so long (91 years and 6 months).
I was so blessed with my aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends who were here. Everything just fell into place specially when I was planning the funeral memorial service. My Pastor uncle did the committal ceremony at the grave site and he sang a lot of our gospel songs during the 3 services. We also sang a lot of familiar favorite hymns and read Bible verses.
I am truly grateful for everyone specially my sister, Arlene Telmo; who did all the flowers and my brother, Jesse Telmo; who did not want my mother to be cremated.
This is a life changing experience. Life is too short even after 91 years and 6 months.
Ecclesiastes 3
1 To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven:
2A time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted,
3A time to kill and a time to heal, a time to break down and a time to build up,
4A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5A time to cast away stones and a time to gather stones together, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
6A time to get and a time to lose, a time to keep and a time to cast away,
7A time to rend and a time to sew, a time to keep silence and a time to speak,
8A time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.
9What profit remains for the worker from his toil?
10I have seen the painful labor and exertion and miserable business which God has given to the sons of men with which to exercise and busy themselves.
11He has made everything beautiful in its time. He also has planted eternity in men's hearts and minds [a divinely implanted sense of a purpose working through the ages which nothing under the sun but God alone can satisfy], yet so that men cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.
12I know that there is nothing better for them than to be glad and to get and do good as long as they live;
13And also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor--it is the gift of God.
14I know that whatever God does, it endures forever; nothing can be added to it nor anything taken from it. And God does it so that men will [reverently] fear Him [revere and worship Him, knowing that He is].
15That which is now already has been, and that which is to be already has been; and God seeks that which has passed by [so that history repeats itself ].......
Peace,
Carol Ann Telmo-Malinis
San Leandro, Ca 94579
Our deepest condolences and prayers to Sis Carol and the Telmo family on the passing away of Mom Anita J Telmo.
DeMolay sons, Jobie daughters and Lincoln Lodge Masonic Family
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
9th Biennial Session DeMolay Philippines: 8 Nov 2008
Brethren and all,
The Grand Master of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay, Hon. Sonny Leviste, is inviting master masons to be members of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines.
As an Active Member, you will be invested with a collar jewel, the symbol of recognition that you are part of a group of master masons who believe in the furtherance of principles and ideals of the Order of DeMolay.You will be eligible to attend to Supreme Council Sessions, serve on committees, propose measures, be heard in debate and vote in committee and general sessions.
It places you among those whose input has great influence on the projects, programs and policies that guide the Order into the future. Interested master masons who wish to be part of this noble endeavour are invited to attend the 9th Biennial Session on November 8, 2008 at 10:00 in the morning at the Philippine DeMolay Youth Center, San Marcelino, Malate Manila for the collaring and investiture.
Collar jewel, investiture fee and annual dues is Php 1,500.00.
Fraternally,
VW Jojo P. Javier
Grand Senior Councilor
Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay
http://demolayphilippines.org
The Grand Master of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay, Hon. Sonny Leviste, is inviting master masons to be members of the Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay of the Republic of the Philippines.
As an Active Member, you will be invested with a collar jewel, the symbol of recognition that you are part of a group of master masons who believe in the furtherance of principles and ideals of the Order of DeMolay.You will be eligible to attend to Supreme Council Sessions, serve on committees, propose measures, be heard in debate and vote in committee and general sessions.
It places you among those whose input has great influence on the projects, programs and policies that guide the Order into the future. Interested master masons who wish to be part of this noble endeavour are invited to attend the 9th Biennial Session on November 8, 2008 at 10:00 in the morning at the Philippine DeMolay Youth Center, San Marcelino, Malate Manila for the collaring and investiture.
Collar jewel, investiture fee and annual dues is Php 1,500.00.
Fraternally,
VW Jojo P. Javier
Grand Senior Councilor
Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay
http://demolayphilippines.org
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Reactivation of Grand Guardian Council IOJD Philippines
Rizal Day with Bethel No 1, Olongapo City, IOJD Honored Queen Cynthia Gregorio with Jean Mackay and Aleta Ela. (Photo courtesy of Bro DAZB, Flickr)"I am pleased to announce the reactivation of the Grand Guardian Council of the International Order of Job's Daughters (IOJD) of the Philippines.
Dignitaries from the International Supreme Council led by Sis. Marilyn Olson (Supreme Guardian), Bro Bob Clore (Associate Supreme Guardian), and Sis. Lousie Windbiel, PSG (Deputy for the Philippines) were on hand for their official Philippine visitation from October 1-5 and presided over the simple but very solemn ceremony held at the Jose Abad Santos Hall, Plaridel Masonic Temple on Friday morning, October 3, 2008.
Installed as Philippine Grand Guardian – Sis. Nina Aragon, PGG; together with Associate Grand Guardian - WB Dennis Villasenor; Vice Grand Guardian and Grand Secretary – Sis. Jean Austria, PHQ; acting Associate Vice Grand Guardian – WB Roger Zulueta.
The annual Grand Session of the Order of Job's Daughters International (Philippines) is slated in early May 2009 at Olongapo City.
Thank you and please join me in congratulating them!"
Sincerely,
Bro. Tony Limpoco
Batong Buhay Lodge No. 27
District NCR-GMakati City
For more information regarding the IOJD, please click here.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Dave Allan Z Bravo's Installation
Bro Dave Allan Z Bravo (DAZB) emailed me to share his Flickr site with 14 old photos, mostly of his installation as Master Councilor.
Photo shows above from left front (as best as I could remember, thanks DAZB for the reminder!): Dad Delio S. Reyes, Chairman of Advisory Council; Bro Cunanan, Bro Pena, Bro Stephen Mercado, Bro Dave Leonor (a batchmate in DeMolay, Nov '72), Bro Ben Bautista, Bro Ver Pena, Bro Jesse Mackay Jr. and Bro Josefino Jose.
Back row (from left to right): Bro Jesse Arquero, Bro Sonny Garcia, Bro Conrad B Velasco, Bro Gerry Caranto, Bro Allan Ramos, Bro Nestor R Domingo, Bro Jennise Arquero, and Bro Gerry Domingo.
Third back row: Bro Jojo Abad and Bro Ric Tallorin.
And front row seated is Bro MC Dave Allan Z Bravo and Chapter Sweetheart, Sis Mary May Abad.
If you can identify some of the brethren, or if I made a mistake, please leave a comment on the comment page.
Thanks Bro DAZB for the corrections and help with previously unidentified and mis-identified brothers!
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