On July 18, the entire Carmelite Family congregated at the gymnasium of the United Laboratories, Inc. at Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong to celebrate the 18th Carmelite Family Day. The theme of the gathering was "Carm-el Family Philippines @ 18: A Celebration of Unity." Rev. Fr. Paul Medina, OCarm was invited as homilist since he was the one who started the gathering of the Carmelite Family 18 years ago. The event started with the enthronement of the image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, followed by the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided by Rev. Fr.Narciso Reyes, OCD, then some presentations by the member of the Carmelite Family. After the presentations, lunch was served through potluck to the members present.
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| Preparing for the Holy Mass |
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| Enthronement of the Virgin of Carmel |
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| Gospel read by Rev. Fr. Narciso Reyes, OCD |
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| During the homily |
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| Fr. Paul Medina, OCarm giving the homily |
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| TOCs from Cabanatuan |
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| TOCs from Pampanga, Bicol, and Project 4 |
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| Bro. Philip Escudero of Sta. Ana Community |
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| TOC from Sta. Cruz, Fr. Paul, Bro. Ruel, and Sis. Baby |
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| Fr. Paul Medina and the TOCs of Sta. Cruz, Laguna |
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| TOCs from Sikatuna together with the Carmel Youth |
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| Ice Breaker |
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| TOCs of Sikatuna Village |
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| OCDS Presentation |
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| TOC Presentation |
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| OCarm Friars and Sisters' Presentation |
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| OCD Presentation |
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| Image of Our Lady donated by Sr. Rachel to the Carmelite Family |
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| Sis. Sonia Uyehara of the TOC Project 7 |
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| TOCs from Cubao |
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| TOCs of Tondo with Fr. Anton |
