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image of St. Mary Magdalene
sponsored by the Catholic Church |
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Virgilio B. Melendres is an uncle who was mayor of Pililla
The school named after him sponsored one group of street dancers. |
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| one of 5 groups of street dancers |
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| one of 5 groups of street dancers |
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| band from one of the villages within Pililla |
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| another band-this one from Paete, Laguna (neighboring town) |
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| "I have seen the Lord." |
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image of St. Mary Magdalene
sponsored by the Aglipay (Philippine Independent) Church.
The structures you see in the background are my family's.
This is the area where the new house/library will be built.
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Franciscan missionaries established the Catholic Church in Pililla in 1583 under the patronage of St. Mary Magdalene. This feast is second to Christmas in people's hearts. Much work goes into preparing for this feast.
Novena. Three Masses, including one where Bishop Gabriel Reyes, bishop of the Diocese of Antipolo in which Pililla is a part -- presided. Despite the rain, at times strong, festivities continued. Among these are: Procession throughout town, mass Baptisms, Street dance competitions, Band competitions, Talent show competitions, and of course the feria (carnival).
About 2:30 pm my cousin Julie Ann and I walked about town where we visited 4 relatives' and friends' homes. We were served a variety of food and drinks.When I returned about 9 pm to my aunt's house, I was very full; physically and spiritually renewed!
There seem to be processions all the time there. Very interesting.
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