Campus Ministry Office UNO-Recoletos

𝗖𝗠𝗢 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | 𝗛𝘂𝗴𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗦 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Confraternity of Augustinian Recollect Altar Servers (CARAS) of the Oratory of St. Nicholas of Tolentine, UNO-Recoletos, Inc. successfully held its first-ever formation camp, Hugpong CARAS Camp 2026, last May 9–10, 2026 at the Santa Monica Retreat House of the university.

The two-day camp became a meaningful opportunity for CARAS members to deepen their spiritual formation and strengthen their commitment as altar servers and sacristans. Through a series of engaging discussions and reflective activities, participants immersed themselves in topics centered on the Eucharist, Lectio Divina, and the Sacred Liturgy.

The staff of the Campus Ministry Office generously served as Facilitators and Speakers throughout the formation sessions, while Sir Je Perete, CARAS Adviser, led the team-building activities that fostered camaraderie, unity, and fellowship among the participants.

More than a camp, Hugpong became a moment of encounter, an avenue to grow in faith, build lasting friendships, and rediscover the beauty of serving in the Lord’s ministry.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Fr. Ferdinand V. Fornilos, OAR, our Spiritual Director, for his trust, guidance, and unwavering support in making this activity possible. Our sincere thanks also go to the CMO Staff for their dedication in facilitating the camp, and to the parents whose love and support continue to inspire our ministry.

The camp culminated in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at the Oratory of St. Nicholas of Tolentine, presided over by Rev. Fr. Leonardo Pauligue, OAR. During the Mass, CARAS members faithfully served as choir members, lectors, and altar servers, a beautiful testament to their commitment and devotion to the ministry.

May this first Hugpong CARAS Camp be the beginning of many more opportunities to gather, learn, serve, and grow together as one community in Christ.

Photos: cmo
Article: jeperete

CMO INVITATION | 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗧. 𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗔 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗔

“𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮.”
— 𝐒𝐭. 𝐑𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚

We warmly invite everyone to join the Annual Novena and Fiesta Masses in honor of St. Rita of Cascia, the Augustinian patroness of impossible causes, difficult marriages, and widows.

📅 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯–𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕓 𝟰:𝟭𝟱 𝗣𝗠
📍 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁. 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 – 𝗨𝗡𝗢-𝗥, 𝗜𝗻𝗰.

As we gather in prayer and thanksgiving, may the life and example of St. Rita inspire us to remain steadfast in faith, hopeful in trials, and constant in love.

We look forward to celebrating with you.

God bless us all.

Thank you so much to UNO-R Campus Ministry for gifting us these goods. Special mention to Ms Lucille Rosquillo for organising the donation.
We appreciate you so much!

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𝐂𝐌𝐎 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟯𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗙𝗿. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁!

We pray for abundant blessings upon you and for the Lord’s continued guidance as you shepherd the entire university community. May you remain steadfast in your leadership, and may the Holy Spirit continually guide your plans and aspirations for all of us.

Happy Anniversary once again, Fr. Joel!

With love,
Your UNO-R Campus Ministry Family

𝐂𝐌𝐎 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗙𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁!

Six days prior to this celebration, you also marked your Presbyteral Ordination Anniversary, a beautiful reminder of your enduring commitment to your vocation. May the Lord continue to bless you with abundant grace and strengthen you in your faithful service to His people.

Padayon, Fr. Albert!

With love,
Your UNO-R Campus Ministry Family

𝐂𝐌𝐎 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟯𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗙𝗿. 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘇!

We are truly grateful for your continued guidance, dedication, and pastoral care in the CMO and REED. Through your leadership, you lead us ever closer to the Lord and inspire us to faithfully serve in His vineyard.

May God bless you with abundant grace, good health, and many more fruitful years in His service.

With love,
Your UNO-R Campus Ministry Family

THE CONVERSION OF OUR HOLY FATHER AUGUSTINE
April 24 | Feast in the Augustinian Order

The Augustinian order celebrates today the Feast of the Conversion of Our Holy Father and commemorates his baptism to the Catholic Church.

Some time in the year 386, Augustine and his friend Alypius were spending time in Milan. While outdoors, Augustine heard the voice of a child singing a song, the words of which were, "Pick it up and read it. Pick it up and read it." He thought at first that the song was related to some kind of children's game, but could not remember ever having heard such a song before.

Then, realizing that this song might be a command from God to open and read the Scriptures, he located a Bible, picked it up, opened it and read the first passage he saw. It was from the Letter of Paul to the Romans. Augustine read:
Not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual excess and lust, not in quarreling and jealousy. Rather, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. --Romans 13: 13-14

Reading this scripture, Augustine felt as if his heart were flooded with light. He turned totally from his life of sin. He was Baptized by Saint Ambrose during the Easter Vigil April 24, 387. His friend Alypius and his son Adeodatus were Baptized at the same time.

𝐂𝐌𝐎 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗙𝗿. 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝘀!

Your dedication and passion, expressed through your love and giftedness, continue to inspire us to give our best in our vocation. We are truly grateful for your homilies that lead us to deeper reflection on the Word of God.

May you be blessed with many more years to inspire and guide others in becoming true lovers of wisdom and committed servants of the Lord.

We wish and pray for your continued blessings. God bless you.

With love,
Your UNO-R Campus Ministry Family

𝐂𝐌𝐎 𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘

With deep sorrow, we mourn the passing of 𝙁𝙧. William Emilito "𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙜" C. Villaflor, OAR, our former House Prior and Vice President for Finance. We are grateful for his dedicated service, leadership, and the witness of his life within our community.

We humbly ask everyone to include in our daily Masses the intention for the eternal repose of Fray Villaflor. May he find peace and rest in the loving embrace of our Risen Lord.

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱:
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen.

𝐂𝐌𝐎 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗯𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗙𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁!

We continue to pray for your faithful perseverance and unwavering love in serving our community. May the Lord bless you with good health, abundant grace, and continued success in all your endeavors.

With love,
Your UNO-R Campus Ministry Family