The Sto. Nino group founded by Bayani Tan (and the late Gloria Tan) celebrated their 20th year of Feast  of the Holy Infant Jesus Novena last Saturday, January 28, 2012. The Final day of their  nine month Novena was celebrated at St. Marie de  Leuca Chapel in Markham, Ontario.
 
Two hundred devotees from Markham, Scarborough, Metro Toronto, New Market (from the north) and from Mississauga (from the west) came over, despite the bad weather and icy road conditions. The occasion was blessed by the presence of Rev. Fr. Yoland Ouellet, OMI (Rector of our Lady of the Cape Shrine, Quebec) who celebrated the Holy Mass and led the Benediction.

(photo shows Fr. Yoland Ouellet, Bayani  Tan  and the statue of the infant Jesus of Prague).

Thanks to the Sisters of St, Marie de Leuca (photo , with Fr. Yoland Oullet and Bayani Tan at the altar) who offered the use of their Chapel facilities and hall, and supported the celebration.

 
Thanks also to Lily Raz, one of the original coordinators who started this Novena with Bayani Tan; and to the many devotees who brought and served  a sumptuous dinner for the devotees.
 
(Photo below shows part of the devotees at St. Marie de Leuca Chapel in Markham, Ontario)


(Photo below shows Fr. Ouellet Blessing the Santo Nino images and the happy devotees after the blessing.)


(Photo  shows the devotees Marie Pobre, Enrie Gagalang, Lady  Ligaya Cana and Lady Dolly Poblete with Fr. Ouellet)

(Photo  shows the Founder Bayani Tan, Sir George R. Poblete and Sir Popoy Canaa with Fr. Ouellet)
 
 
(Photo below is the 35 person Choir, who provided the lovely and solemn music and songs.  The Choir was led by conductor Joseph Frias.)

 

 

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