De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS) students, faculty, alumni and members of the school community welcomed the 14th Deaf Festival with the celebration of a Deaf Mass on November 17, 2008 at the Augusto-Rosario Gonzales Theater.
Fr. Anthony Riosa,SSS, was the officiating priest and was supported by SDEAS students who work in the Lasallian Ministry for Deaf People (LMDP): Khia Yumul, Nanie Calagos, Beverely Sapno, Raniel and Donald Magno. Ms. Tess Buenvantura served as the interpreter.
SDEAS’ Silent Steps Performing Arts Group composed of Jonathan San Juan, Mary Grace Arcilla, Lynn Cappal, Daisyielynne Reyes, Costa Rica Quindipan, Rodelio Ebuinga, Rochelle, Kelvin Anonvevo, Rodolfo Iligan Jr. and John Alexis Abad interpreted the songs “Bayan Umawit,” “Prayer,” and “Gloria”.
The Deaf Community offered heartfelt prayers for thanksgiving and gratitude to God on this day and for the realization of the 14th Deaf Festival’s theme: “Rediscovering and Valuing Strong Filipino Deaf History, Identity and Culture.”
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