am reposting here these brilliant words from gerry arnedo (b83) for sano bawozo...
I used to call him the “Great Pang-Bawi” The only somber and sane voice among the boisterous, rowdy crowd that the Class of ’83 was in its heyday. As a class, we could be considered crass and arrogant and too confident in our wise-ass ways. Except that it would not be fair, because we had Fr. Jimmy in our group, and he was the antithesis of all that.
To say that he was well-grounded and humble is a gross understatement. Fr. Imbo had this wise-beyond-his-years sense of self. He knew he was more than intelligent, and yet saw no sense in calling the world’s attention to it. He was an Oak among Cherry Blossoms, unspectacular in the display of his hues but definitely the steadiest of the lot. You could say he died as he lived, choosing the most quiet of ways, leaving in his sleep, leaving while all of us were asleep. He would have it no other way
read the rest at the b83 blog....
From 2010 Dodge City Daily Globe Original article here..
Father Jimmy Barrozo, 44, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2010, at the Catholic rectory in Meade.
He was the parochial administrator of St. John the Baptist, Meade; St. Anthony, Fowler; and St. Patrick, Plains.
Father Barrozo was born July 12, 1966, in Marikina , Metro Manila, Philippines, to Juanito Salazar and Celerina Antiado Barrozo. He was ordained to the priesthood Dec. 4, 1993, by the Most Rev. Jesus Y. Varela, bishop of Sorsogon, at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Sorsogon City.
Father Barrozo was a priest from the Diocese of Sorsogon in the Philippines. He began his assignment in the Diocese of Dodge City on Dec. 4, 2009. This was his only assignment in the United States.
He served as associate pastor at Immaculate Conception, Sorsogon, (1993-1994) and Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, (1994-1997). From 1997 to 2000, Father Barrozo served at Lady of Penafrancia Seminary at Sorsogon as spiritual director, academic formator and dean of students. His pastorates were at St. Raymond Nonnatus (2001-2005) and St. Michael the Archangel (2005-2009), both in Sorsogon.
Father Barrozo served his diocese in the Philippines as diocesan Internet program director; secretariat diocesan synod head; episcopal vicar; and as a member of the Board of Consultors and Presbyterial Council.
Survivors include his mother and five siblings.
He was preceded in death by his father.
The vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Church, Meade, with Msgr. Angel Dy presiding. The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Church, Fowler, with Bishop Ronald M. Gilmore presiding.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade. The Mass of Christian Burial and interment will take place later in the Diocese of Sorsogon.
Memorials can be sent to the Seminary Fund of the Diocese of Dodge City, PO Box 137, Dodge City, KS 67801.
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sad news mga sano. learned from fr. egays fb feed that f. jimmy passed away yesterday.
let us all pray for fr. jimmy and send our condolences to his family.
farewell fr. jimmy and may you rest in the god's peace...
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Rev. Noel Listana & Rev. Philippe Andrew Gallanosa ordained as deacons
0 comments Posted by Sano jetski at 4:34 AMmore pixs and details at the OLPS Seminary website
The two newly ordained Deacons of the Diocese of Sorsogon;Rev. Noel Listana & Rev. Philippe Andrew Gallanosa.
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Our condolences and prayers to the family of Sano Rommel Abear (B89) who passed away today from a heart attack.
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from tato of b87
Odi, Gerald, Don Robert, Tootsie, Batot, Bernie & Tion Tom finalizing the members of the alumni who are expected to join the reunion come Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 6pm, Sorosogon College of Criminology, Inc in Piot. (Photo by Tato)
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Mga sano, the BlackSat is on! SANO facebook page sez:
TIRIPON SA BLACK SATURDAY!! a reunion of OLPSEMINARY ex seminarians
Venue: JPM HALL, SORSOGON COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY,PIOT, SORSOGON CITY
TIME: 6 PM
NO REGISTRATION
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here's a post from batch 83 about their latest reunion. featuring the recently found fr. imbo... more pix and funny kwentos at their blog!!!
A Tale of Two Reunions-Part 1-Finding the Lost Shepherd
You have all heard of the parable of the lost sheep, right? How about the lost shepherd? Its not in the Bible, but in the lores of the class of '83. The class " pambawi" ( sa mga kabuangan natun) Fr. Imbo Barrozo surfaced and happily we had an excuse to have the first of the get-togethers last August 13 at the Eastwood City. Fr. Imbo is about to leave for a three year assignment with Sorsogon's "sister" diocese Kansas. Aside from Jayhawks, Kansas is known for their excellent beef - basi lamang yadto si Baka-King, Cula, matuparan man ni Fr. Imbo.
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more here at B82...
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VOCATION CAMPAIGN HOLY SPIRIT ACADEMY OF IROSIN FEB 25, 2010
kaiingit man an seminario niyan ano. mayad pa kay bagan kadamo san activities ninda. never remembered we had this much goings during the 80's.
visit the OLPS Minor for more pix and stories of the seminaristas... show some love people..
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Manila-based B94 finally made an excuse out of Ronald's wedding and Manu Dugan's birthday to have a mini-reunion {aka: irinuman}.
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heard from my brother that the 2009 Homecoming went well. Hadn't the time to post stuff here for a while. was just so superbusy with work. i'll try to some homecoming pix from the other batches and post them here...
from Batch 87
Ladies Band nice ha
St. gregory basketball team
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sorry mga sano, i got this very late. kinda superbusy. as posted in the B87 Blog:
Condolences to the bereaved family of Rev. Fr. Butch Fajardo who passed away tonight (august 27) at SorDoc Hospital. Further info will be posted soon about the wake & funeral. Please pray for the eternal rest of the soul of Fr. Butch, a very dedicated priest.
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calling all SANO designers!! need help in designing the header for this blog. here are the requirements.
1. must contain OLPS Logo
2. must contain the main text title: OLPSeminarista
3. must contain sub-title: Tambayan san mga SANO' - Alumni of the Our Lady of Penafrancia Minor Seminary in Bibincahan, Sorsogon City, Philippines
4. pictures used preferably should be about OLPS life, scenes
5. should be exactly 900 pixels wide
6. send your designs to olpseminarista at yahoo
show ur mad design skillz to the SanoSphere!!! no prize money but lotsa prestige and glory!
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from Batch 87
Our prayers and condolences to the family of Mr. Vicente T. Son, who passed away last August 17, 2009 due to hemorrhagic stroke. Godspeed Tio Vic.
A commendable project sa OLPS. they are setting-up a biogas digester to save on cooking gas expenses and in the future generate additional power for OLPS needs --electricity and heat.
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Mga Sano! Father Rector is asking for suggestions na name para sa OLPS Minor Varsity Team. post your suggestions sa comment and i'll paste it here. Go on to live in the OLPS lore as the sano who bestowed the OLPS varsity name!!!! dali-dali na kamo! Also basi may Sano o batch na gusto mag-sponsor san varsity team --uniform, food, transpo, etc please contact Fr. Rector.
The Seminary Varsity will be joining the Sorsogon Juniors Basketball League on August 20 - September 08, 2009. Our varsity basketball team is under the able hands of our own Sano, Coach Aldin V. Ayo (batch 94). We would like to solicit the support of all Sano out there.Visit the OLPS minor blog for more news and pics
If you are around Sorsogon please be present during the scheduled games. We would like also to ask for suggestions on the OLPS "moniker" and not only that.... if any generous Sano would like to sponsor the team uniform, it would be highly appreciated.
For many years the Seminary has dominated the field of Basketball in Sorsogon but we had been out of the limelight for some time now. Our return to the field does not promise to bring back the golden days of Seminary Basketball but at least have our presence felt again. And with a dear hope that someday we shall rise and shine again.
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(which reminds me-- buhay pa baya idto na poso sa Minor? the main source of the Sano tattoo --an buni sa singit-- hehehehe)
Minutes of the OLPS Alumni Meeting
Mango Grill, Sorsogon City
July 25, 2009
In Attendance :
Atty. Tootsie Cubias Tato Marcial
Philip Renovalles Gerald Angeles
Totep Perez Arnest Dimaano
Lloyd Lopez Bobet Laban
Meeting Proper
The group discussed the following concerns :
1. Proposed Alumni Homecoming Schedule of Activities (October 17, 2009)
7AM – Registration (Registration Fee – P100 only)
8 AM – Motorcade (from SNHS grounds – around Sorsogon City Proper – OLPS)
10 AM – Mass
11AM – General Assembly
12 Noon – Lunch by Batch
4 PM – Basketball Game (St. Gregory Alumni Vs. OLPS Alumni – 35 yrs. old up)
7PM – Fellowship Night c/o Batch 84
Note :
A. Attending alumni are encouraged to wear the official OLPS alumni polo shirt (yellow).
B. Official OLPS Alumni shirts are still available for sale during the event.
C. Batch 84 requests for old class picture of each batch for the souvenir program. Please send them thru email at olps_84@yahoogroups.com attention Ipe Renovalles.
2. National Organization of Bicolano Ex – seminarians
Totep Perez informed the group on the plan to establish a national organization of Bicolano Ex-seminarians, however, the crafting of the concept paper is still pending.
Next meeting will be on August 15, 2009, 8PM at the Southside Bar & Resto (owned by Dr. Pipo Amador), Salog, Sorsogon City.
CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT:
JOSEPH JOHN J. PEREZ
Secretary
WITH CONCURRENCE :
ATTY. AUGUSTO CUBIAS
Vice - President
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