12/11/2025
Today, we thank God for the wonderful gift of you. You are a shepherd who leads with love, a mentor who listens with patience, and a friend who walks with us in faith. You have been more than a priest to us. You are our guide, our inspiration, and our family in Christ.
Through your words, we have learned how to trust in God’s plans. Through your laughter, we have found joy even in life’s challenges. And through your example, we have seen what it truly means to serve with a heart that belongs completely to God.
You have touched our lives in quiet but powerful ways. In every Mass, in every smile, in every encouraging word, and in every moment you made us feel that we matter. You have shown us that faith is not only something we pray about, but something we live with love and courage every day.
As you celebrate your golden year, we pray that God will fill your days with peace, your heart with joy, and your life with the same love and kindness you have always shared with others. May you always feel how deeply you are appreciated and loved, not only by us, the youth, but by everyone whose life you have touched.
Thank you, Father, for journeying with us. Thank you for believing in us and for reminding us that the youth have a special place in the Church. You have inspired us to live our faith with courage and to serve with joy.
We love you, Fr. Ondoy. Happy 50th birthday, and may God continue to bless you with strength, wisdom, and endless happiness.🥳