The DSPNSDA Parish Pastoral Council in cooperation with the San Mateo Municipal Jail Management (Male Warden In-Charge Junior Inspector Joey Doguiles, Inmates Welfare Development, SJO2 Alberto De Jemel and Female Warden In-Charge, Junior Inspector Melanie Tumlos). Photo: Mark Pelobello /PPC
Christmas is the season of giving and sharing. Whether you’ve been good or bad for the whole year, for Christ, we are all equal. After all, he died on the cross because we are all sinful but he did this to save us all, to let us enjoy the life that he gave us.
Last December 24, the Social Service Ministry under the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) of the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Nuestra Senora de Aranzazu (DSPNSDA) spearheaded the annual gift-giving project at the San Mateo Municipal Jail (SMMJ).
In cooperation with Catholic Women’s League and Prisoners Welfare Organization, Social Service Ministry distributed presents to the prisoners of SMMJ. The gifts were said to come from the contributions of different organizations and seniors.
Aside from the gifts received, the inmates were also given with slippers that they can use inside the jail and money for their other needs. In exchange, the inmates performed to welcome and entertain their visitors.
Giving gifts is not limited to our family members. While we are enjoying our blessings this Christmas, let us not forget to share what we have especially to those who needs them.
Camille Cabal
EIC, Website Team, Media Ministry
Camille embodies a soul of a writer that’s why even though how many times she tried turning away from it, she finds herself not only coming back but also loving it. Camille finished her Bachelor’s degree major in Communication in Trinity University of Asia. She is now working as a freelance copywriter. Her desire to explore a new world is her reason for joining Media and Public Information Ministry. Being with MPIM for years taught her how passionate she can get. She believes that the best way to get things done is to put your heart into whatever you do.
