The Nativity Tableau

The nativity scene is relived once more for the umpteenth time for everyone to see, reflect upon and have their pictures taken. The images were painted, cut out and donated to the chapel more than a decade ago by the family of Mr. Jesus and Mrs. Elsie Jimenez, both retired public school teachers.

The fun part is the choir members took the initiative to install the images and everything there that you can see--drift wood, coco lumber, the hay which had to be reaped from the meadows. The Sto. Niño Ensemble likewise took charge of installing the lighting effects as well as the carpentry and other electrical installations.

Full support is provided by the Sto. Niño Chapel Pastoral Council President J'roel del Rosario, his beautiful wife, and children.

Overall supervision and inspiration by the Holy Spirit, ha-ha!

Who came to see Jesus on His Birthday!

The chapel was flooded with people for the December 24, 2007 nativity mass early on before 7:30 in the evening.

Christmas and New Year Greetings!

To all our co-members, benefactors, friends, their families, and all those who are dear to us and have enriched our lives with their love and care--this is our message for all of you--

The warmest Christmas greeting is sent especially for you, who are all very dear to our hearts today and the whole year through.

The happiest 2008 is hoped to come your way, that you may find your dreams coming true in the simple joys of every day!

More love! More power! More of Jesus in our lives!

With indelible gratitude,



THE STO. NIÑO ENSEMBLE

The SNE Seal or Logo

SNE Seal or Logo Design Defined and Explained

The SNE Seal or Logo is basically an abstract black outline of a dove flying toward the viewer’s left with a golden sun of many rays as background. The Dove represents the Holy Spirit who leads the group tog serve others. The dove’s eye as depicted by a dot stands for the members who are likened to a small dot; and who, without God’s unfailing love and grace, can accomplish nothing. The glowing sun symbolizes God as the guiding light in all His glory.

The dove was arranged purposely to signify also the letters S (see the dove’s raised left wing), N (the body) and E (the tail) which means Sto.Niño Ensemble—the group’s name.

Through the years, it has undergone modifications. In fact, there was an earlier design which depicts an additional picture above the dove of the face of the Sto. Niño image. For simplicity and impact purposes, however, the image was deleted.

As you can see, the logo may take many other forms for artistic and aesthetic reasons. But the basic elements are never lost, and these are the dove and the sun.

The image was conceptualized and designed by the group steward in the 1990’s.

Sto. Niño Image in Tribal Attire

The love for the Sto. Niño (the Holy Child) in our town is very famous. It springs from the Aklanon's deep devotion and strong faith in God. In our beautiful town of Kalibo, this celebration of faith is marked with what is now known as the Kalibo Sto. Niño Ati-atihan Festival every third week of January held in honor of the Sto. Niño.