On December 13th at around 6:30 pm, friends and parishioners gathered at the gathering room of St Mel's Parish House to celebrate the 45th birthday of their assistant priest, Fr. Ruel Desamparado. The atmosphere was festive, with the room decorated with balloons that read "Happy Birthday!" The occasion was organized by the community members themselves. They arranged for food and drinks and even prepared a special cake for the event.
The community members wanted to show their appreciation and support for Fr. Ruel and how proud they are of him. The event was a testament to the strong sense of community and camaraderie that exists in St. Mel's Parish. It was a reminder that in times of celebration or hardship, the community members come together to support each other and lift each other up.
Fr. Ruel was overwhelmed with gratitude and thanked everyone for their support and encouragement. The event had brought joy and happiness to all who attended and was a fitting tribute to a deserving member of the community.