By: Nino A. Calamba, RN
It was an afternoon teeming with kids as the Mary Immaculate Health & Educational Foundation celebrates the 25th Sacerdotal Anniversary of its Spiritual Director, Rev. Fr. Alfeo “Al” G. Botero, DCD, who is now on extended mission in Norway. Father Al was a very hands-on Spiritual Director of the Mary Immaculate Health & Educational Foundation by giving his unconditional guidance and support, spiritual empowerment, and fatherly motivations to its members.
Children from the fisherfolk village of Talomo Beach were invited to a celebration of prayers and thanksgiving for the overflowing blessings and graces bestowed upon Rev. Fr. Alfeo Botero on his grace-filled and persevering twenty-five years in the priestly ministry. Delicious meals were prepared for the children who belonged to families who have less in life by the inspired members of the Mary Immaculate Health & Educational Foundation (MIHEF).
It has been the wish of Father Al to celebrate his 25th Year in Priesthood with the less fortunate children. Despite his absence, his MIHEF Family was able to happily realize his wish. Jubilant members joyfully served each child sumptuous meals and refreshing drinks, which commenced with a thanksgiving prayer ably recited by the children together with MIHEF Founder and President, Professor Espie Chinel Aparis. She said, “it has long been part of the strong thrust of the Mary Immaculate Health & Educational Foundation to be of service for the children especially those who are less fortunate”, which is generously supported and blessed by its Spiritual Director, Father Alfeo. The 6-year-old Mary Immaculate Learning Center in Talomo Beach, providing pre-school education to children in depressed areas, is evident to MIHEF’s undying love for the less fortunate children.
(Published on Mindanao Times today, page 15, April 7, 2011 issue)
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