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Last 4 years ago we had pavement where we had our party held every fiesta time. We had games and sort of contest to make the fiesta lively. The next year we donated some amount to build a sort of pavillion where we prepare and served our refreshments years go on and our members also grew in numbers. of course with the 4 brothers and sisters members with several children getting married year by year. It is not difficult for us to asked donations cause the members had good jobs and are willing to help. Those who is well-off donate more than the others. Some private people who ar religious also give some donation. Every fiesta time we discuss what we are going to do for the current year- if you happen to be the sponsor for the coming year you are given assignment what improvement will be undertaken. Donations come  from all members, so everything go smooth. The pavillion now is made of nipa but the floor is cement. It has 4 rooms each of the 4 families and their decendants. It has pump for water supply, it has 2 toilets for boys and girls. This year (1996-1997) is time for our turn. I had the bell tower finished with paints, The walls was renovated and painted. The altar was remodelled with glasses. The sidings were made of steel bars with the door. this coming fiesta I had to prepare pigs and everything to feed the hundreds of people attending the mass. Besides having fiesta in the barrio, the members in Manila...