05/10/2025
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Original Coverage by: Stephanie Nicole Wenceslao | BSN 1;
with notes and contributions from; Gerick dela Cruz | BSE-ENG 3 and Kurt Russel Monteverde | BSBA-MM 1
Compiled and Edited by: Jan Denver Claude Regencia | BSE-ENG 2
October 4, 2025 โ Siena College of Taytay (SCT) celebrated the culmination of its 36th Family Rosary Crusade (FRC) with a Eucharistic Mass, solemn procession, and evening program that gathered students, faculty, parents, alumni, and parishioners in a shared act of prayer and thanksgiving.
The culminating celebration began at 3:00 PM with a Solemn Eucharistic Mass held inside the St. Catherine Gymnasium. The day coincided with the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi, whose life of humility and service framed the reflection for the occasion. The first reading from Baruch 4:5โ12, 27โ29 called the faithful to hope and return to God, while the Gospel from Luke 10:17โ24 recounted the disciplesโ joy as they proclaimed Christโs name with authority over evil.
In his homily, Rev. Fr. Orllie Jose Santos reminded the congregation that pride rooted in oneโs gifts or achievements can draw the heart away from God. โOur talents can deceive us when they become grounds for self-exaltation,โ he said. He urged everyone to remain humble and grateful for blessings that endure beyond praise or recognition. โYour heart does not deserve what is temporary,โ he said. โIt deserves what is eternal.โ
Students from Grade School to College, along with faculty members, administrators, and parents, filled the gymnasium in solemn participation. Many wore white shirts printed with โHuwag Kang Magnanakawโ (โThou shalt not stealโ), a statement of transparency and integrity that reflected the schoolโs continuing stand against corruption.
After the Mass, the Family Rosary Crusade Procession began from Gate 1 of the campus. The Knights of the Altar led the way, followed by groups representing various patron saints:
- St. Dominic de Guzman (JHS faculty and Grade 7.),
- St. Catherine of Siena (GS faculty and Grade 8.)
- St. Thomas Aquinas (SHS faculty and Grade 9.),
- St. Albert the Great (SED faculty, Education, BSBA, and CEIT),
- St. Martin de Porres (Grade 10),
- St. Rose of Lima (JNHS and ABM 11โ12),
- St. Vincent Ferrer (College Student Council, BSN, CITโCHM),
- St. Vincent Liรชm de la Paz (Grade 11 STEM),
- St. Magdalene of Nagasaki (Grade 11 HUMSS/TVL),
- St. Lorenzo Ruiz (Grade 12 HUMSS/TVL), and St. Joseph (ASP and Grade 12 STEM).
The procession passed through Rodriguez Avenue, Pulumbarit Street, Rizal Avenue, and J. Sumulong Highway, passing landmarks such as the St. John the Baptist Parish and Minor Basilica before returning through Camia, Ilang-Ilang, and Champaca Streets to Siena Gate 3. Participants reassembled at the Thomas Grounds around 5:35 PM, closing the walk in honor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of La Naval.
As dusk settled, the evening program opened with a performance by the Little Angels, composed of Grade School students who offered their traditional song of joy and devotion โ a long-standing part of the Family Rosary Crusade culmination. This was followed by the Harana para kay Maria, a yearly serenade offered by a solo performer as an expression of love and gratitude to the Blessed Mother.
After the performances, Sr. Rosalea G. Busilac, OP, President of Siena College of Taytay, delivered a heartfelt message of gratitude, thanking the community for its steadfast participation and faith throughout the celebration.
The event concluded with a fireworks display that lit up the Sienan sky, a fitting finale to a day marked by prayer, unity, and thanksgiving; affirming the enduring spirit of devotion that continues to guide the Siena community.
Media Credits:
Lhenhan Ross Sevillano | BSE-ENG 1
Samantha Jade Mengote | BSE-ENG 2
Jan Denver Claude Regencia | BSE ENG 2
