Manila parishes to have 2nd collection for Myanmar

MANILA, Philippines - Churches in the Archdiocese of Manila will conduct a second collection during Masses on Sunday for the victims of a cyclone that hit Myanmar earlier this month. The collection was ordered through a circular by Archdiocese chancellor Msgr. Roberto Canlas addressed to parish priests in the archdiocese. In his circular, Canlas also called for prayers from the faithful for the victims of the cyclone. "Aware of the tragic event that happened to our brothers and sisters in Myanmar, we request that a second collection be made at all Masses in the parishes, shrines and the communities in the Archdiocese of Manila this coming Sunday, May 25, 2008, for the victims of the devastating cyclone," he said. In his circular, Canlas also requested that all the collections be remitted to the Treasury Department immediately "so we can send them to the proper authorities." "Let us continue to pray for our suffering brothers and sisters," he added. - GMANews.TV