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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010
THE VISIT OF SOMASCAN GENERAL SUPERIOR, THE MOST REV. FRANCO MOSCONE, CRS IN AEMILIANUM COLLEGE, Part 1 Arrival and Reception
A member of the Drums and Lyre Company prepares for the arrival of the Father General

These are part of the photos and topic that I failed to present here late last year because I had consumed my photo capacity for this Blog. Thanks be to God He has given me the privilege to increase once again my photo capacity so that now I can post more pics for our students and alumni to enjoy and also for our Somascan Fathers abroad to see. Several Somascan Fathers from abroad have told me that they appreciate a lot my work of putting these photos in the Blog with short explanations and even reflections to explain them. It gives them the opportunity to be part of our activities, of our joys and ministry. O thank you.



The leader of the DLC instructing her companions for their movements

The Canonical Visit of Fr. General, The Most Rev. Franco Moscone, CRS in Sorsogon City started on November 11, 2009. That day the whole school was abuzz with preparations. The teachers were busy putting the finishing touches to the program and the students practicing their parts. Every time there were cars arriving almost every body were rushing to the window side to check until Bro. Eugene started giving us a blow by blow report of the guests whereabouts based on text messages from Fr. Lino.

The girls, mostly from the Elementary and High School Departments, are excited to see the Father General


In the middle of the afternoon Fr. General arrived with Fr. Gabriele and Fr. Pier Luigi. Fr. Lino intentionally let the car passed the old gate near the creek usually used for parades so that the car reached first the main entrance of the school. The entire Somascan Community of Aemilianum were on hand to meet the General. He each gave us a hug and we kissed his hand as a sign of respect to our most senior clergy. The High School Principal, Mrs. Sesbreno and the College Dean Dr. Forte were also present.
Fr. Augie Dingal, CRS instructing his students to give their best for the coming guests


Upon the arrival of Fr. General the Drums and Lyre Corps started playing their instruments giving festive atmosphere to the area. Then they started ligning up in formation ahead of us. The school officials and religious also formed the line with the General at the end and we all marched to the Gymnasium where to the suprise of the General all students from Prep School of St. Jerome Academy, the Elementary, High School and College were gathered together with the faculty members in front and the Somascan Sisters.
The Little Drummer Boys are very excited too


The entrance of the General was welcomed by thunderous clappings and spontaneous ovations. He was like a very popular actor given public acclamations. Well, it helps that our Father General, according to the teachers, is very handsome and is an amiable person... gifted with a pleasing pesonality. When the clappings died down the General was given a place of honor on a reserved seats for the guests and the school officials.


Boys are boys even on important duties, they are ever playful and joyful
Then follows the 10 minutes performance of the Drums and Lyre boys and girls in front of the guests. It culminated in a semi-classic dance that paved the way for the singing of the National Anthem. Then the short program followed hosed by Mrs. Joy Eleazar.



The program presented several Folk Dances native to the Philippines perfomed by the High School group dressed in traditional costumes. Then, from High School also Ms. Celine Angelica Domdom and Ms. Sinead Belmonte belted 3 modern songs. They successfully hit the very high notes to the delight of the crowd. It made the Father General stood from his chair and gave the singers a paternal hug of appreciation, speaking in halting but clear English: "Verrry Good... Verrry Good!" Ha, ha, ha...

After the performances Fr. Franco delivered his Message which was translated by Fr. Pier Luigi thanking every body for the warm and beautiful welcome accorded him. He said that as a General Superior this is the first time that he received such a wonderful reception, literally the entire school gathered to show their love and affection.
The girls performing in front of the Fr. General and the crowd inside the Gymnasium
The program ended with Photos sessions with Fr. General and the School Faculty and Administration.

The boys so concentrated on hitting the right notes to produce the right sounds in harmony with each other
Elementary students waiting for their turns to perform
The Marjorette leading her team in performance number in front of the Father General, the Father Provincial and Fr. PierLuigi Vajra, CRS
Some of the faculty members of the College Department enjoying the performances from Elementary and High School students
Fr. Manny Cuizon, CRS and Fr. Bobby Sabayton with Bro. Eugene Libut, CRS joined the guest at the head table. Fr. Lino standing at the far left
The Dean of the College of Law Dr. Lilia N. Forte, Ph.D. joined the fathers
The girls enjoying their very long but beautiful performance
Fr. Lino Juta, CRS with Bros. Federico, Romel and Taz joining the fathers at the table
The Somascan Sisters joining the students in welcoming the visitors and enjoying the performances
High school dancers presenting a semi ballet dance with nationalist theme as an introduction to the singing of the National Anthem
The entrance of the Philippine Flag
The singing of the National Anthem
The Filipino teacher, Madame Fema, conducting the singing of the National Anthem
The Elementary students performing their funny and hilarious number

A high school girl singing a classic Filipino Song, she is dressed in traditional Filipiniana fashion.
The High School dancers also dressed in Filipiniana waiting for their turn
The High School dancers performing their series of Folk Dances. The boys wearing the traditional Barong Tagalog whil the girls in Filipiniana.


The Father General enjoying the traditional Filipino dances














Celene Angelica Domdom and her classmate, Sinead Belmonte, performing a modern English song for which they received a hug from the Father General



The AITV5 Staff recording the event and showed it later in the afternoon for the people of Sorsogon
The Father General delivering his Arrival Message with Fr. Pier Luigi Vaira, CRS translating


The Father General with the High School faculty members led by the Principal Madame Dionisia Sesbreno, Bro. Eugene Libut, CRS and Fr. Abe Arganiosa, CRS

The Father General with the College Faculty headed by Madame Dean Dr. Lilia N. Forte, Ph.D. with the Somascan Administrators