April 2015 Newsletter

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DCS celebrates Dominican Days 2015
DCS observed its Annual Dominican Days 2015 on April 27
to 29. The event kicked off with a Eucharistic Celebration
held on April 27 at the Multipurpose Hall celebrated by
Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron, OFM Cap DD. In his homily, he honored St. Catherine of Siena, the Dominican Tertiary and Doctor of Church, whose feast day is on April 29.
He reminded everyone to ask St. Catherine to pray for all
to be good and faithful Christians and to be good sheep of
the good shepherd, Jesus Christ. He also asked the students to pray for the Dominican Sisters and their respec-
tive Ministries, and the entire Dominican Family (faculty
and staff, parents and students).
The Dominican Days was a three-day of fun and excitement. Some of the activities held were: booth with food
and toys, concert, showing of talents through class presentation, fun games, classroom party, and coronation of
Mr. & Ms. Dominican 2015. Please see insert for Dominican Days specials.
One Voice: DCS Guam and DIS Taiwan Concert
The D’Torch Band of Dominican International School, Taipei, Taiwan, together
with The Veritas Choir of Dominican
Catholic School, Yigo, Guam, held a
concert dubbed as “Reaching Out,
The D’Torch Band
Forging Bonds, through Songs,
Dance, and Music” on April 25, 27,
and 29, 2015 at the DCS Multipurpose
Hall. Proceeds of the concert will go to
the construction of The Veritas Gymnasium/Auditorium. The D’Torch Band
and the Veritas Choir had prepared and worked hard for the concert. During
the concert, musicians from DIS did an outstanding performance. Some of the
songs they played were music from Les Miserable, Disney, Glee, and classics from
Mozart. Playing with them was a guest artist James Lin who played solo.
As well, the DCS Veritas Choir did an amazing performance doing mostly a cappella songs, namely There’s a Praise, Lean on Me, Can’t Help Fallin’ in Love, New
Creation, and a lot more. It was indeed a time of relaxation and entertainment
listening to good music from good musicians.
Top: Archbishop Apuron surprised the audience as he sang “Ave Maria” with Mr. James
Lin, violinist, and Ms. Zoe Lin, pianist and
D’Torch musical direcI N S I D E T H
tor,during the concert on
I S S U E :
April 27.
DCS Chaplain Message
Left: The DCS Veritas
Choir with Director Kristian Villanueva.
The Veritas Choir
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Mr. & Ms. Dominican insert
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New NJHS members take their oath
The new members of the National
Junior Honor Society were inducted on April 21 held at DCS
Chapel. The new members are : LR: Caera Bonto; Patrick Lagman,
Ivan Lescano; Shyla Dirkes; Kyrsten Cruz; and Adrian Baluyut.
During the induction, Sr. Zenaida
T. Ancheta, O.P. gave an inspirational message. Likewise, the DCS
sisters, parents, faculty and staff
witnessed the event. The current
members of the NJHS were also
present during the induction ceremony. They are: Mikaylla Alcairo,
Roen Brantley, Kyle Anne Bustamante, Noah Camacho, Summer
Katsuren, Alec Lumba, Jillian
Sanalila, Marian Salenga, Tiffany
Porte, and Joshua Sanchez.
1st Grader wins in a
Coloring Contest
Aubrey Danila, Grade 1, got
second place in a recently concluded “Law Day 2015 Coloring Contest”, Kindergartern to
2nd Grade category. The contest is in recognition of Law
Day sponsored by the Judiciary of Guam and the Guam Bar Association.
Easter Observance
Holy Mass. DCS observed Easter through a Eucharistic Celebration on April 6, 2015 at the Multipurpose Hall. It was celebrated by Fr. Danny and sponsored by students from PK-1—St. Agnes.
Egg Hunt. Dominicans held its yearly Easter Egg
Hunt on April 10 at the DCS soccer field. The students excitedly hunted eggs filled with chocolates,
candies, and coins.
Left: DCS students meet fellow Dominicans. Dominican International School, Taipei, Taiwan,
were cheerfully and warmly welcomed by all DCS students on April 23, 2015 at the Kiosk.
May is H-U-G Mommy Month
The month of May is
always special because
of the celebration of
Mother's day. Just like
a Father, a mother
Fr. Danny Ferrandiz
plays a vital role in the
DCS Chaplain
stability of the family.
She, like the Father, is the base of a triangle. The Triangle is the oldest symbol that
represents Balance, Unity and Interdependence.
But the real message is not in the picture
of the triangle but in how it is made up. It
is made up of three equal sides but interdependent. If you removed one angle, not
only does it cease to be a triangle but also
removing one angle would eliminate the
two other angles. Each is distinct angle but
each is dependent on each other for existence. Hence, in the family, if you removed
the mother from the picture, the pictures
becomes incomplete.
This is the reason why I call the month of
MAY "HUG mommy month". This reminds
us that mommies need HUGS, lots of hugs
from us. H-U-G-S. H-U-G-S means a life
that is HEALTHY, UNITED, GROWING and
STABLE (lasting). Every Christian family
must engage in HUGS.
No family no matter how strong is immuned to the threat of being broken. This
is where we need the Holy Spirit. “Walk in
the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust
of the flesh… (Gal. 5:16). Mothers can
guard their families by remembering the
BREAD that Jesus gives in the Eucharist.
B-begin with yourself. Remind yourself
always that your marriage is a covenant
with God. Breaking it would be breaking
your promise with God.
R- Reject outside influences encouraging
infidelity. Make sure that your “friends”
support the sanctity of marriage.
E- Establish clear boundaries. Don’t be a
Egg Hunt at Soccer Field
savior. Resist the desire to rescue an unhappy soul who pours his heart to you.
A- Avoid dangerous situations such as the
tendency to divulge intimate matters to
others first before your husband. Avoid
thinking that your friend of the opposite
sex understands you better than your husband. Do not disregard the “warning advice” of
concerned friends who observed some
things about you.
D-Dedicate your life to your Family. A lifetime of dedication and unconditional love
for the family becomes a pillar of strength
and an inspiration to the family.
Parenthood is an important calling. Our
children and grandchildren are an ongoing
investment, a gift we leave to a world we
won't be part of, but which we will impact
for eternity through the generations that
follow us. Don't miss the chance. Don't
leave yourself full of regrets.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL MOMS!
Volume 4, Issue 9
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Class Presentation
Thank you to Mr.
Solomon Torcelino,
Jr. (extreme left) of
SNS Electronics and
team for providing
lights and sounds during the Dominican Days
celebration.
with Ms. Rizcel Fernandez
ROYAL COURT
King Ryan Jay Porte
Queen Samantha Lee Valencia
Prince Roldane Paciente
Princess Makaila Agulto
Duke Justin Abraham
Duchess Cameso Ochoa
King Ryan & Queen Samantha
1st Runner-up
Ysabella Rhianna Velayo
Efren Xyris Cruz
2nd Runner-up
Dionne Ti-Ally Marbibi
Tahj Orzame
3rd Runner-up
Leanah Marie Bondoc
Manuel Albert Roque
Prince Roldane and Princess Makaila
Duke Justin and Duchess Cameso
1st Runner-up Efren and Isabella
2nd Runner-up Tahj and Dionne
3nd Runner-up Manuel and Leanah
Thank you for the generosity of the parents/guardians of the candidates, donors,
and to all who supported this event!
King and Queen
Prince and The Princess
1st Runner-Up
Royal Dance
2nd Runner-Up
Sr. Zenaida’s Welcoming
Remarks
Duke and the Duchess
Intermission
Numbers
3rd Runner-Up
Alumni
Emcees Kyle and Kai
of Power 98
James Lin
Alumni
Alumni
Grade 2
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Home of the Veritas
St. Catherine Feast Day.
The Casts of DIS D’Torch Band and DCS Veritas Choir
after the concert
Dominicans held a party in their respective
classrooms to celebrate the feast day of
St. Catherine on April 29. Photos show
students, parents, and teachers of Kinder,
whose classroom is named after St.
Catherine, during their barbeque party.
Congratulations to Fr. Danny Ferrandiz and the
faith community for the new Parish of Sta. Bernadita
(formerly a chapel under Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Yigo )
Train a child in the way he should
go, and when he is old he will not
depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Happy Birthday April Celebrants!
Staff
06– Sr. Mila
Emralino, OP
10– Emma Arciaga
24– Inigo San Pablo Sr.
Alexandra Torre (PK2)
16– Kyla Tuzon (G8)
17– Marian Salenga (G8)
18– Dionne Marbibi (g4)
- Leilani Marie Ursua (PK2)
19– Josie Foneg (G3)
Students
23–Krystin Camille Quiam01– Tylor Calvo (G8)
bao (PK2)
Tiffany Porte (G8)
24– Alejandro Ortiz (K)
10– Mikaylla Alcairo (G8)
27– Justine Mikayla Gozum
15– Alissa Rose Ortaleza(G1) (PK2)
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The VERITAS is the official monthly newsletter of the Dominican Catholic School
Chalan Pale, Ramon Lagu Rt. 1 Yigo, Guam, 96929.
Phone: (671) 653-3021/3140; Fax: (671) 653-3090 E-mail: [email protected]
Editorial Team:
Consultants: Sr. Ma. Zenaida T. Ancheta, O.P. and Sr. Ma. Constancia Q. Mortera, O.P.
Coordinator: Chat Sanalila
Faculty Advisers: Mr. Inigo San Pablo, Ms. Necitas Talavera, and Ms. May Erguiza
Contributors/Circulation: National Junior Honor Society
Production: Mr. Ronald Radaza
School Website
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For the eternal repose of the of the soul of:
+ Librando Sazon
Healing for:
- May Erguiza
- Fr. Bobby Pinto, O.P.
- Frances Elayda
- Josefina Papa
- Medy Porte