Muziklero is composed of seven priests from the Catarman
Diocese of Northern Samar. The group was formed from their desire to offer
their talents to raise funds for the many projects of the Diocese. These
musically-inclined priests are also ambassadors of the calling, as they want to
show the public, especially the youth that priests can also enjoy simple normal
activities such as singing and enjoying music. “This was formed as a campaign
for more vocations, sending put the message that priests are normal people who
have a special calling to serve God through priesthood.”
One of the Muzikleros’ advocacies is to support the Bahay-Pari,
with fundraising concerts such as the one that will be held on December 11,
7pm, at the Skydome of the SM North Edsa in Quezon City. The proceeds of the
concert will go toward the medical assistance and retirement homes of priests
who are in their twilight years of being in God’s service. “We want to
acknowledge their service rendered to the Diocese and as an expression of our
gratitude to them we feel obligated to give them this gift,” says Rev. Father
J. Tendoy, the Co-Pastor, Team Ministry.
He adds that through the concert, the audience will be able
to witness and appreciate a different side of their priesthood. “We are
showcasing our God-given talents for a noble cause” as we show that singing is
part and parcel of our priestly ministry.”
The concept was decided upon by the group and since it is
Christmas, they want to bring the message of the newly born babe on a poorly
clad manger through songs. Fr. Ronie Tendoy, Fr. Gervacio Osias, Fr. Jimel
Varela, Fr. Alan Abalon Jr, Fr. Julius Balanquit, Fr. Wendell Rotamola, and Fr.
Ryan Opeña will regale the audience with their repertiore of Gregorian chants,
Contemporary music, and also Christmas songs sung in Waray. Special guests are
Quatro Uno, Katrina Mas and Comedian Reynold Lagrimas, who is also known as
Pooh, who also hails from Northern Samar is a special guest.
The Muziklero Christmas in the City concert is made possible
through the generosity of the SM Foundation and the Sinag Arts Foundation. For
ticket details, please contact Rhoda Opeña at 09954912652(globe), 09300525577,
Josie Espiña at 09176284690(globe), 09228286652(sun), 618-3591(landline).
Those who would also like to send cash donations for the
building materials to be used for the
construction of Bahay Padi, you may get
in touch with Fr. Alan B. Abalon Jr., Diocesan Finance Officer at 09175122868,
fralan139@gmail.com or deposit donations at the Metrobank Catarman branch, at
the account of The Roman Catholic Bishop of Catarman – Balay Padi,
346-3-346501694.
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