It was only about half past five in the afternoon but it was already getting dark. It is during these times that the night is longer than the day. I was surprised then to see several of the “old ladies” of the parish still inside the church. The old women usually go home earlier that usual during these times. I went over to them, and realized that they were members of the Mother Butler Guild. They were cleaning the church.
Everyday I see them religiously wiping the dust off the pews, sweeping the church floor, removing the cobwebs, arranging flowers. Everyday, without fail, these “old ladies”, who I endearingly call “akukoks” keep the church spotless, dust free, flower-laden! Without fail, every afternoon, they bring their brooms, wiping rags, dust bins and clean and clean and clean…
Dedication. Commitment. Humble Servie.
These are words that can best describe these “akukoks” of the Parish of St. Fabian.
Salamat ya balbaleg ed sikayo!
