Pope John XXIII Seminary, Mabolo, Cebu Alumni Page

Mark your calendars, PJS Alumni! ️ Only 10 days left to snag those early bird rates for the much-anticipated PJS Alumni Homecoming 2024! 🥳

Gather your batchmates, dust off your dancing shoes, and get ready to relive the glory days! From catching up with classmates to making new memories, this homecoming promises to be an unforgettable experience. ‍‍‍

Don't wait any longer! Register now and take advantage of the early bird discount. Click this link to pre-register: http://tinyurl.com/yjdeymsj

Calling all Alumni from Batches 1981 to 1990!

Join us for a Eucharistic Adoration this coming Saturday, February 24th at 5:30 PM as we prepare for our grand Alumni Homecoming 2024!

This is a wonderful opportunity to gather, reflect, and reconnect with old friends as we gear up for our much-awaited reunion. Let's come together in prayer and strengthen our bonds as a community. Invite your classmates and tag them in the comments below!

We can't wait to see you there!

Pasingot afternoon for both Football and Table Tennis alumni enthusiasts.

Thank you all for coming to our very first 2024 "Meet and Play"

We hope to meet more alumni next Saturday.

Get ready to rock at our upcoming alumni homecoming with a special guest band! 🎸

Can you guess who? Here's a clue: They're one of Cebu's top bands and their lead vocalist is a proud PJS alumnus. Bonus: His son is currently following in his footsteps at PJS! 🎶

Let the excitement build! Drop your guesses in the comments below and stay tuned for the big reveal!

Don't miss out! Click this link to pre-register: http://tinyurl.com/yjdeymsj

📣Good day PJS Alumni BROTHERS!

Back by Popular Demand, we are happy to 📢announce that there will be Exclusive Table Tennis Friendly Games this Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.

Ready your rackets 🏓 and Let's Meet and Play!

Let's go White Lions!

📢 Calling all PJS Alumni (HS and Special Class)! Let's shoot some hoops! ⛹️🏀

We're thrilled to announce that every Saturday, starting this Saturday, February 17, we will be hosting exclusive PJS Alumni Basketball games! This is in preparation for the upcoming Grand Alumni Homecoming on April 27, 2024

🗓️ Date: Every Saturday, starting February 17
🕒 Time: 3PM-6PM
📍 Location: Pope John XXIII Seminary Covered Court

To cover the rental costs of the court and support the alumni association, we kindly request a contribution of Php 50 per participant. Any excess funds will go towards other alumni association initiatives.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, showcase those crossover moves, and support our Alma Mater! See you all on the court!

Let's Go White Lions!

Mark your calendars! Last night's meeting confirmed - the PJS Alumni Homecoming is going to be EPIC! Big things are brewing, stay tuned for updates. See you on April 27!

Don't miss out! Click this link to pre-register: http://tinyurl.com/yjdeymsj

📢 Calling all PJS Alumni (HS and Special Class)! Patid-patid ta para magkaila-ila ⚽️ 🥅

We're thrilled to announce that starting this Saturday, February 17, we will be hosting exclusive football friendly matches for PJS Alumni every Saturday! This is in preparation for the upcoming Football Festival Tournament during the Grand Alumni Homecoming on April 27, 2024

🗓️ Date: Every Saturday, starting February 17
🕒 Time: 3PM-6PM
📍 Location: Pope John XXIII Seminary Soccer Field

To cover the rental costs of the field and support the alumni association, we kindly request a contribution of Php 100 per participant. Any excess funds will go towards further alumni association initiatives.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, showcase your football skills, and support our Alma Mater! See you all on the field!

Let's Go White Lions!

🏃Hurry! Only 🗓️16 days left to catch the early bird rates for the PJS Alumni Homecoming! 🎉 Don't miss out on this special opportunity – register now!

Don't miss out! Click this link to pre-register: http://tinyurl.com/yjdeymsj

80 days until the PJS Grand Alumni Homecoming! 🎉

Secure your spot now by registering and availing of the early bird rate! Individual registration is Php 700, and group registration is Php 5,000. Hurry, discounted rates are valid only until February 29, 2024. See you on April 27, 2024 for our grand alumni homecoming!

Don't miss out! Click this link to pre-register: http://tinyurl.com/yjdeymsj

👀Eyes Here!

🛡️PJS Alumni Homecoming 2024🛡️

Dont miss out on the Early Bird Rate for the PJS Alumni Homecoming 2024 🎉

Secure your spot now and enjoy exclusive discounts until February 29, 2024. Act fast! Once registered, send us your proof of payment, full name, and contact number to ensure you're on our list.

Click this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/4as5d4t4

Don't miss out on this limited offer—spread the word among your fellow alumni! 📣

HOLINESS is our primary call no matter what kind of life we have to choose and embrace - married, unmarried, priest or religious.

If your son wants to be a priest, please give your encouragement and support.
But DO NOT FORCE him.

You may consider becoming and being a DIOCESAN PRIEST.
..serving the parish (families & communities)..praying alone (privately) or
with a group (publicly)..living alone (but not lonely, surely happy)..or with brother-priests (team ministry)

Good evening, Brothers!

As you may already know, "Melchizedek" will be staged on November 11 & 12. This production is in collaboration with the PJS Alumni Association. Let us support this one of a kind production written and directed by no less than Msgr. Agustin Ancajas. Tickets are available sa PJS Office or sa Canteen in-charge.

Mamalihug sad diay mi sa mga nakadawat sa solicitation letters. Palihug lang unya ug hatud sa seminaryo. Hinaut nga duna na silay kinasingkasing nga gasa sa sulod🙏.

God bless everyone.

Asa ang Bandihado!?

What's a brotherhood gathering without a salo-salo...

Daghang salamat Fr. Harvey Argoncillo for preparing the feast... Ug labihan ka daku among pasalamat sa DAÑO BROTHERS - CYRUS, CLYDE & CARLO sa inyong pag donate ug lechon...pwerteng busoga sa gipang-gutom na mga braders...habhab kaayo!!!😁😅

Busooog kaayo!!!

FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR TUMMY...AND HEART. ❤️SALAMAT KAAYO!!!

Congratulations to our winners!!!

Well deserved👌

We shall return....😁 Better and Stronger...

Lagi!!! Atangi!!!

From the 2022 Alumni Sports Fest Committee Members:

We would like to congratulate all the winners of our sporting events over the course of two weekends.

THANK YOU BROTHERS!!!

And to all who joined this year's sports fest,

We had FUN and it was a SUCCESS.. All because of your presence, participation and support in our events.

This is just the begining... Let us move forward together and make our brotherhood stronger..

LET'S GO WHITELIONS...

Good day, PJS Brothers!

Due to bad weather conditions early this morning, our soccer field is not fit for games today. We will wait for the field to dry and we can start playing.

Panawagan: Sa kadtong wala pa kahatag sa ilang registration fee, ilabina sa manuwa karon sa Soccer ug Indoor Games, palihug ug tunol sa inyong fees sa in-charge.

No Fees, No play... ☮️😉

See you

The looong wait is here... Who will claim the top spot?

PJS Brothers!

Here's the tasty part of the Sports Fest...
By popular demand we bring you...

2022 Alumni Sports Fest - Table Tennis!

⏰Please be there on October 1, 2022, Saturday at 8:00am for Game Briefing. Games starts at 8:30am.

See you!

PJS Brothers!

⚽HERE WE GO! OLE! OLE! OLE!⚽

🏟️Let's the goal 🥅 scoring begins!🏟️

📢Please take note of the new schedule and rules on match day📢

Lezzz Goooo!
Let the scoring never stops!

To All remaining basketball teams please be reminded of your scheduled games
THIS COMING FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Good day PJS Brothers!

Please see schedules of the basketball games and rules we shall adapt for the games.

See you all on the court!

UPDATE: GAME SCHEDULE UPDATED. SEE ATTACHED.

Good day PJS Brothers!

Please see schedules of the soccer games and rules we shall adapt for the games.

Please note also of the changes from 9-A-Side to 7-A-Side format.

See you all on the field!

The lines, cleared; the corners, flagged; and the pitch, ready... Who's in the mood to kick some GOOOOOALS?

PJS BROTHERS!

Here are the Basketball Teams. Team match-ups will be announced after the Holy Mass on Sept. 24.

See the schedules posted separately and be guided accordingly.

For those who have not registered yet and would still like to join the basketball games please inform the basketball in-charge when you go to the seminary on the said dates.

PJS BROTHERS!

HERE WE GO!!! OLE! OLE! OLE!

SOCCER "9-A-Side" GAMES

Here are the Soccer Teams:

For the soccer players PLEASE take note of the following schedule:

Sept 24-25 - Warm up games
October 1 - Official soccer matches (matches will be announced on the match day)

For those who have not registered yet and would still like to join the soccer games please inform the soccer in-charge when you go to the seminary on those said dates.

Priesthood is a gift, not a job, pope says Being a priest is not a job or fulfilling an employment contract but is a gift from God that should be contemplated and treasured as such, Pope Francis said.

The job of a priest can be exhausting, demanding and thankless. Although they might seem like superheroes, our priests need us to support, help and encourage them. Here are 7 ways you and I can help our priests in their mission:

1. Pray for Them

Pray a daily Rosary for your parish priest and encourage others to pray with you. Contact your priest and let him know that you are supporting him through prayer.

2. Live in Unity

Take an active role in your parish community. Attend Mass weekly and become a good steward by offering your gifts of time and talent. Attend parish sponsored events and/or support your parish financially.

3. Manage Your Expectations

Remember your pastor and parish priests are only human and while they would like to be present to support all parish happenings and family celebrations, this may be impossible. Be accepting of your priests. Recognize their individual gifts to the parish. Help your priests by informing them of illnesses and special needs within your community.

4. Avoid Gossip

Come to the banquet of the Lord with a positive attitude and avoid negative talk that may only lead to misunderstandings. Be mindful of how you speak about your parish priest with others, especially around children. If you have a disagreement with your parish priest that cannot be resolved through prayer, honestly and respectfully discuss it with him in private.

5. Appreciate Your Priests

We all need positive encouragement and priests need affirmation too. Tell your priest when you enjoy a homily. Thank him for bringing Jesus to you. Drop him a note or card to thank him for his dedication to the Lord and the Catholic Church.

6. Encourage Vocations to the Priesthood and
Consecrated Life

Help your priests by praying for an increase of vocations. Teach your children and grandchildren to be open to the Holy Spirit and invite young men and women to consider religious life as a vocation. Encourage and support seminaries by spiritually adopting a seminarian. Volunteer your time with the youth of your parish. Prayerfully support the programs offered by the Office of Vocations.

7. Support the Archbishop-Be Obedient

Be a good and faithful steward of the Catholic faith by respecting and supporting decisions from the Archbishop and the Pope. By respecting the authority of the Pope and the Archbishop, you are helping make the job of your parish priest easier. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence rely not; in all ways be mindful of Him, and He will make straight your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6). God’s ways are higher than ours. Isaiah 55:8-9 says, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. As the heavens are above the earth, so are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts".