by Nelson Boren

The Santuario de San Vicente de Paul thanked Mr. Tadeo M. Palma, secretary to the Mayor, for sending the city’s agricultural technologists, Ms. Amely Martinez and Ms. Luzviminda Tallada, who conducted livelihood training on organics last August 17, 2010 from 9:00am-12:00nn. One session about malunggay noodles was attended by 20 participants. Aside from malunggay noodles, organic vinegar, and other topics will be conducted in the coming months so that this will be a regular activity every Tuesday from 9:00am-12:00nn.

However, the training will also be conducted on Sundays from 9:00am-12:00nn to allow others to attend the sessions.  These include the patients of our Sunday medical and dental clinic, senior citizens who regularly hold meetings every Sunday, and churchgoers who attend regular Sunday mass.

A special training will take place on September 26, the eve of the feast of St. Vincent de Paul,  from1:00pm-3:00pm. On  this day, the urban poor of Quezon City together with the people of the Ina ng Lupang Pangako Parish, Payatas will join in the “Pilgrimage to the Santuario: A Walk for A Cause” and later attend the afternoon training sessions.

This livelihood project of the Santuario is in close collaboration with the Office of the Mayor of Quezon City in its desire to provide livelihood programs for all.