31 May 2010 – San Fabian. The Parish of St. Fabian, Pope and Martyr, celebrated the annual Mayflower and Santacruzan Festival last 30 May 2010. The Santacruzan depicts the finding of the Holy Cross by Queen Helena, mother of Constantine the Great. The Catholic Women’s League sponsored the two parish celebrations.
A procession was held at 6:00 AM in which the different Reynas and Sagalas with their consorts participated. Reyna Elena and Emperador Constantino led the procession. The coronation ceremonies followed.
Mrs. Salome B. Sision, the emcee for the celebration gave a brief account of the Finding of the Holy Cross and the meaning and significance of the Mayflower Festival.
Ericka Shanaine N. Tersol is the Reyna Elena for this year 2010. Her brother,Clark Stevenn N. Tersol is the 2010 Emperador Constantino. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Rolly Tersol.
A Holy Mass followed at 7:30 AM which was presided by Rev. Fr. Oliver E. Mendoza, the Parish Priest. Sis. Alicia Z. Gubatan is the President of the CWL, San Fabian Chapter.
The other participants of the celebration were: Fevi Grace V. Mapanao (Reyna Ester) and Ferdinand V. Mapanao, Jr. (Prince Faith), children of Engr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Mapanao, Sr.; Ara Benedice M. Abrio (Reyna Flora) and Mario M. Abrio III (Prince of Hope), children of of Mr. and Mrs.Mario S. Abrio, Jr.; Irene F. Romero (Reyna Estrella), Vincent A. Ilas (Prince of Charity); Eulanadine Sofia P. de Vera (Rosa Mystica), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melchor de Vera; Josh Vastin P. Canieso (Prince of Work); Lilian Alizia S. Gubatan (Queen of Virgins), daughter of Atty. and Mrs. Gerald Z. Gubatan.