Holy Week Celebration

How was your holy week celebration? Ours, was kinda full. Observed the traditional holy week practice with Mike's family, enjoyed the long weekend and spent quality bonding moments with Kuya Ico and Sam. Truly a relaxing and rejuvenating break.

Maundy Thursday: Visita Iglesia
Eversince Mike and I became a couple, we promised that we will observe the Visita Iglesia to do the traditional Stations of the Cross. No new church visit this year. But we opted to visit mostly Pasig churches due to its proximity: St. Anthony inside Greenwoods, Old Pasig Church, Montefalco Parish along C. Raymundo and Sta. Rosa de Lima. Then went to our fave Quezon City churches: Sta. Clara in Katipunan, Sta Maria Della Strada and Christ the King as our last stop.

We started quite late about past 6pm and finished the Stations of the Cross around 10pm. Sam was tired the entire trip but I am one happy mom... the bratinella was very cooperative and even prayed with us during the enitre Stations of the Cross. Big girl na talaga! :)

Good Friday: Procession at Palatiw

My MIL ensured that the Bunas-Soriano clan will jointly observe the Holy Week celebration by sponsoring one saint/float every Good Friday. The assigned float (San Juan Bautista) was completely adorned with flowers bought from Dangwa the day before. As our share, we were in-charge of the personalized shirts worn by the procession followers and prepared simple dinner for them. This has been our "panata" or devotion every Lent. It was a very tiring day for us. Aside from being busy preparing food for over 70 pax, we joined the procession too! Btw, was proud with the little girl. She enjoyed walking and smiling at people. She was able to complete half of the procession trip not being carried by yaya or me.

Black Saturday: Life's a Picnic at Heritage Park

Celebrated this day with a trip to Hertiage Park to visit my Dad. It was my Dad's 2nd Death Anniversary last March 13 and I failed to visit him due to my scheduled legal interview at QC Registry of Deeds.

Anyway to make up for it, celebrated the entire Black Saturday afternoon with a picnic at Papa's grave. We enjoyed this outdoor treat so much. Very relaxing and tipid bonding moments with the family. Highly recommended. We simply ordered pizza and chicken from Shakey's, grabbed some chips and soda...and presto, picnic perfect on a lazy Saturday afternoon! Btw, Ico and Mike had a grand time playing catch/throw football while Sam enjoyed riding her bike.

Easter Sunday: Blessing of the Car

Finally, had the car blessed at Christ the King before attending the Easter mass celebration. Weee..pwede na i-break in for long-drive yun car! lol. :)