I’m very happy with my parish. St. John Bosco Parish along Arnaiz Avenue and Amorsolo Street in Makati gives so much to its community and involves itself in many issues affecting everyday life. Never passive. Very pro-active. My kind of parish.
Today, I’m even happier. Right within the church compound, on the left side of the church, and claiming a corner off the church parking lot is a coffee shop manned by migrant youth. Coffee & Saints is a one-of-a-kind coffee shop. Just a few tables, a very simple menu, and a cheerful staff who’d bid you “God bless you” as you leave. What’s more, it is very cheap that I had to ask the waiter if they ever make money.
After the noontime mass, I dropped in on Coffee & Saints and ordered a meal consisting of coffee, 3 pandesals and a cheese omelette. All that for P65. You will also find other combo meals like longsilog, corned beef , bangus, etc with a cup of Barako brew for the same price or slightly more. And there’s Colly de Don Bosco, much like French Toast with ham filling. Goes well with a cup of Cappuccino. While waiting for your meal, you may want to browse through some books on saints. Better still, drop in on the Parish Store and buy Fr. Faroni’s books for only P25-75. Yes, that dirt cheap. I bought a couple of books for only P100!
So, next time you are in the area, how about dropping by Coffee & Saints? Bring your friends. Enjoy the pandesals or cookies baked by the Pugad boys. (In 2002, PUGAD started a new apostolate for migrant youth, or poor young men, ages 17 to 21, who take technical skills training at the Manpower Training Department of Don Bosco Technical Institute. Most come from the outskirts of Metro Manila and far-flung provinces and PUGAD has become a haven where they can study and work with ease and comfort.) Don’t expect top-class service though and leave room for the boys’ learning curve. It’s the least you can do to help this Parish which is so committed to the plight of the migrant youth. Help them. Encourage them. Bless them.
Whatever you do, do from the heart,
as for the LORD and not for others…
— Colossians 3: 23
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Hope we can drop by some time Lili! Thanks for sharing this! I go to morning mass at Tuloy sa Don Bosco here in Alabang and find the homilies of Fr. Monch and Fr. Rocky truly edifying! Btw, Cora G. of DBP volunteers here.
Thanks, Fely. Fr. Rocky used to take care of these boys. Well, I’m sure he still does. Don Bosco has very good — and relevant — projects, esp for the youth. God bless them!
If i am in your area i will surely drop in and visit you. maybe even have some breakfast hehehe
I’m just a parishioner promoting this endeavor. Wish I’m involved more than just as appreciative diner. Parang self-appointed Marketing Parishioner? But yes, do drop by. It’s likely you’d find me there sipping coffee in some corner 🙂
Lapit lang nito samin mam lili:) will check this place one Sunday- and also to attend mass na rin.
I live near here. Jeffrey. PM me when u plan to drop in. God bless you.
I like your blog mam’
Hi Jherson. Salamat. Drop by anytime and bring your friends.
Thanks for promoting coffee and saints ! :))
Thanks for always dining with us here coffee and saints ! :)) we’LL serve you d best as we can with hoLy joy :)))
Hi Bry. God bless all of you!