Blue Note Gratitude of the Past Its been fifteen years of forming young aspirants to the priesthood.

History never fails to recognize this Institutions zealous dedication with its aim of forming holy and efficient priests. Fifteen years is full of countless various moments that shaped the lives of many individuals especially those who greatly have become part of the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Seminary. It is remarkably fitting to reminisce and recognize the efforts given by the pioneers of this Institution. Indeed, we are so grateful to them as they initiated well this kind of endeavor and built a strong foundation that aims at supporting the mission of the Church. From these fifteen years, this institution as of now has already have 14 priests and 3 deacons as its fruits. It was since the time when this Institution was still located at the Sentro Pastoral, Isabang, Lucena City. And it is until, with the eagerness to develop the formation of the seminarians, a huge and more convenient seminary building was made on the top of the hill of Brgy. Manasa, Lucban, Quezon. It is undeniably true that efforts exerted by the priest especially the formators, the benefactors and seminarians contributed much to the present endeavor of this Institution. With the hard working solicitation and generous offering of financial support and even doing manual labor, these people worked well out. They are indeed worthy of gratitude and recognition. Seizure of the present Now, we enjoy the fruits of their labor. But still, we even more preserve and develop what they had initiated. Many can notice the developments and accomplishments that came into our seminary. We continue to develop the features of our seminary building; having a nice and convenient building, procuring new facilities, constructing new playing courts and many other developments. This is of course made through the generous hands of benefactors and the hard working effort of the formators and seminarians. Through fund raising events particularly the ever lively concerts of Banda ni Maria together with Marian Movers, we were able to improve our seminary. This actually have been happening since then as the Banda ni Maria with the full support of the formators spends much effort to raise funds for the seminary. It is astonishingly noticeable that our love for our seminary is very much felt. Even more, this endeavor added up to the integral formation the seminarians. Inasmuch as a priest must be dynamic, these activities contributed to the progress of the seminarians especially in the five pillars of formation.

This is a great endeavor for us. And as we celebrate the 15 th year anniversary of this Institution we have so much to be thankful of. We have reached this stage and continuously work toward the future. Inspiration for the Future As the pioneers of this Institution worked well for what we have in the present, it is but proper to continue the example they set for us. Continuation of their work connotes preparation for a far better future. As we now continuously move on this journey, we bring inspiration for the next generation to pursue the endeavor the pioneers have started and that which we now seize. Above all, all of these things happen through the Divine guidance. God initiated all of these events through the people who dedicated themselves to this wonderful endeavor as His instruments. This celebration is indeed an inspiration for the coming years of our journey. God is always at work with His instruments doing their best for the betterment of this institution, the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Family. And especially, through our mother Mary whose name we bear, we are always protected and as a mediator she brings us nearer to God. 15 years are fruitful years. Yet, it is only a whole stepping stone towards a continuous future. Thus, this is a continuous endeavor for all of us. May this celebration bring more inspiration for all who have become part of our seminary and much more for all who will be part of it. May the Blessed Virgin and his only Divine Son always be with us and lead us on our continuous endeavor of forming holy and efficient priests. May God bless us all now and forever Amen!