8th & 9th Days of Simbang Gabi Celebration

8th Day Celebration of the Simbang Gabi
Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Living Rosary at 6:30 PM
Mass at 7:00 PM

Holy Trinity Parish

13715 SW Walker Road

Beaverton, OR 97005

http://www.h-t.org/
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MAIN CELEBRANT
Rev. Dave Gutmann

CROSS BEARER
Kasi Gaarenstroom

CANDLE BEARERS

Anna Bonifacio

Sebastian Santos

LECTOR

Joy Luebke

GIFT BEARERS
Tess Hoagbin, Nonilo & Nitz Turiano

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Lorenzo Rivera - Monette Mallari

GREETERS

Ben Agamata

Jean Horst

WELCOME REMARKS
Reynold Turiano

NOVENA PRAYER

Vicky Funderburk

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Franz Mallari

FILIPINO COMMUNITY CHOIR
Director, Raquel Naval - Accompanist, Ken Canedo
Mina Tahayeri, Honor Salvador, Maricris Guinto, Thelma Mercado, Cheryl Mcanulty, Emmy Maglalang, Melanie Sohler, Marissa Leung, Chris Leung, Liza Lambino, Derick Maglalang, Annie Maglalang, Victor Bonifacio, Roland David, Franz Mallari, Belen Turiano, Reynold Turiano

LIVING ROSARY
Leader: Martha Cabrera
Chaplet: Kasi Gaarenstroom, Jennel Baysa, Jadon Baysa, Alicia Holz, Theresa Duenas,
Reina Smeaton
First Mystery: Andrea Macalalad, Calvin Mcanulty, Justin Mcanulty, Edward Cruz, Diane Craven, Jed Lambino, Jordan Lambino, Justin Manahan, Reece Takayama, Aries Valenzuela, Jackie Agtay
Second Mystery: Ivy Soriano, Alex Lacandazo, Jordan Lacandazo, Iesha Comia, Ira Comia, Angela Soriano, Mel Comoda, Diane Nunag, Ryland Nunag, Joanie Lofamia, Jenelle Gaerlen

Third Mystery: Manette Turiano, Christine Catimbang, Mark Turiano, Nonilo Turiano Jr., Rebecca David, Alan David, Maria Naval, john Naval, Denyse Gallardo, Michellle Orcino, Katelyn Orcino
Fourth Mystery: Mariah Maglalang, Amanda Maglalang, Aesha Sohler, Jolen Querido, Angelica Querido, Krista Lucas, Elaine Dacanay, Andrea Arada, Claire Wong, Charlene Dela Paz, Isabel Borosseg
Fifth Mystery: Iena Baltazar, Anna Bonifacio, Emmanuel Bonifacio, Vanessa Remines, Martin Sangil, Josiah Snyder, Miciah Snyder, Byron Kemper, Janine Carrington, Jason Carrington, Natalie Kashoro

Host Group

Holy Trinity Filipino Parishioners

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9th Day Celebration of the Simbang Gabi

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Living Rosary at 6:30 PM
Mass at 7:00 PM

Holy Trinity Parish

13715 SW Walker Road

Beaverton, OR 97005
http://www.h-t.org/
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MAIN CELEBRANT
Bishop Kenneth Steiner

CROSS BEARER
Christopher Usi

CANDLE BEARERS

Jonathan David

GJ Mallari

LECTORS

Ben Agamata

Ernie Turla

OFFERTORY READERS
Brian Salvador, Jordan Lacandazo, Jason Bautista
Lace Macapinlac, James Guinto, Sierra Vidad
Anthony Tahayeri, Leeland Kemper, Alex Lacandazo

GIFT BEARERS
Emmanuel Bonifacio (Jesus), Maria Naval (Star), Rachel Padua (Fruits)
Denyse Gallardo (Santa), Andrea Macalalad (Dove), Michelle Padua (Holly)
Reece Takayama (Gold), Justin Manahan (Myrrh), JP Marquez (Frankincense)
Gilbert Gaviola & Honor Salvador (Gifts), Conrad & Nida Manuel (Gifts),
Beth Palomo & Lydia Lalic (Gifts), Akbar & Mina Tahayeri (Gifts),
Ernie (Wine) & Angie Turla (Hosts)

ROSARY
Angela Turla, Maricris Guinto, Marie Bonifacio, Kate Marquez, Franz Mallari

GREETERS
Ben Agamata - Hayrin Kemper

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Angela Turla - Gilbert Gaviola

WELCOME REMARKS / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Mina Tahayeri/Gilbert Tahayeri

FILIPINO COMMUNITY CHOIR
Director, Raquel Naval - Accompanist, Ken Canedo
Mina Tahayeri, Honor Salvador, Maricris Guinto, Thelma Mercado, Cheryl Mcanulty, Emmy Maglalang, Melanie Sohler, Marissa Leung, Chris Leung, Liza Lambino, Derick Maglalang, Annie Maglalang, Victor Bonifacio, Roland David, Franz Mallari, Belen Turiano, Reynold Turiano

YOUTH CHOIR
Mariah Maglalang, Amanda Maglalang, Calvin Mcanulty, Justin Mcanulty,
Alicia Holz, Christian Holz, Maryann Holz, Faith Gaviola, Natalie Kashoro, Manette Turiano, Nonilo Turiano, Edward Cruz, Eina Baltazar, Christine Catimbang, Mark Turiano, Aesha Sohler

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ENTERTAINMENT

Master Ceremony
Jaycee Marquez

Christmas Medley

Victor Bonifacio

Children Christmas Carols
Claire Wong, Diane Nunag, Ryland Nunag, Andrea Arada, Krista Lucas, Elaine Dacanay, Charlene Dela Paz, Isabel Borosseg

Nutcracker Performance
Jolene Querido & Angelica Querido

Teach the Children

Santa Claus - Joe Mallari

Children

Christmas Carols
Aguman Capampangan Members

Host Group

Aguman Capamapangan NW USA

Simbang Gabi 2009 - Ministers Schedule

Cancellation of the Seminarians' Christmas Concert

Dear friends:

Peace.

After consultation, we have decided to cancel tonight's (Saturday, December 12th) Christmas Concert Event due to the weather. Please stay safe during this cold season.

With my best regards,
Manolito

CFC Christmas Party 2009

Hello friends,

You are all invited to come and join us at the CFC Christmas Party this Sunday, December 13 from 3pm to 8pm at St. Francis Catholic Church Hall in Sherwood. The party's theme is CFC goes Hollywood!. You can come and dress as your favorite movie star. Kids can also come and dress as their favorite Disney, cartoons or movie character (no scary costumes please).

Dinner and entertainment are provided. We hope to see you at the party!

God bless,

Annie & Derick

GSFAA - 2nd Annual Valentine Party - Dinner & Dance

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, February 13, 2010, 5:00 pm
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED
GSFAA - Greater Salem Fil-Am Association
2nd Annual Valentine's Party Dinner & Dance
Renaissance Inn 5188 Wittenberg LN N, Keizer, OR 97303
$35 - Dinner & Dance (Live Band & DJ)
No Host Bar
ATTIRE: Formal
Free Parking
$1 each Raffle Ticket or $5 for 6 Raffle tickets Drawing for
PRIZE: a gift certificate for a one night stay in a Jacuzzi King room, a value of $139.00
If you would you may reserve a room with $75 only for a king or double queen room, plus 7% lodging tax including breakfast.
This special rate is only for GSFAA Valentine's Party guests.
CONTACT: Maryann G. Gaviola, GSFAA Board Member & Chairwoman
maryanngaviola@hotmail.com

Seminarians Christmas Concert

Dear friends,

Take some time off this Saturday evening (December 12 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe) for a very special concert/christmas carol of the Filipino American Seminarians of Mt. Angel Seminary. It will be held at ST. Clare Catholic Church at 7:30 pm. There will be some light reception starting at 6pm for those who can come earlier.

The repertoire consists of christmas carols, advent songs, and Marian songs in honor of our Lady of Guadalupe. These young men will serenade us with their beautiful voices and share their enthusiastic passion for their chosen vocation. This is also in preparation for the big Santo Nino celebration which they are organizing for January 16-17. Free will offering will be accepted and that will be used to fund the big event in January where in Bishop Oscar Solis of Los Angeles (first Filipino Bishop ordained for the American Church) will be the main celebrant.

It will be a great opportunity for the whole family to gather and listen to familiar songs that lift the spirit during this season!

St. Clare's address is: 8535 SW 19th & Spring Garden, Portland, Oregon, 97219.

If you are lost, you may call me at 503-481-5228.

Please pass this on to all your friends, Filipinos and non-Filipinos, who you think may be interested or may enjoy a wonderful evening like it would be!

Thanks and God bless,

Pia

Eastside Simbang Gabi Schedule 2009

Hello,

The attached flyer has been updated for the Eastside celebration of Simbang Gabi at St. Therese.

Please invite all family/friends and other parishioners to come and join us as we prepare for the the Lord's coming. Our main petition for this year's novena Masses is to build the St. Therese house for a poor Filipino family through Gawad Kalinga. The collections from the first and last Simbang Gabi Masses will go toward this goal. We hope that everyone will share what they can. Please remember that any donation will be tax deductible and acknowledgement will be sent by ANCOP Foundation USA.

We would like to invite you to the December 23rd potluck in the Parish Social Center, right after the Simbang Gabi Mass, where we can all celebrate Christ's coming with Filipino Christmas songs and lots of kakanin.


Thanks and God bless.

St. Therese Simbang Gabi committee

Festival of Lights at The Grotto

Volunteer at Festival

Become a part of a wonderful Christmas tradition:

volunteer at The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights!

November 27–December 30

900 Volunteers Needed

Positions AvailableTwo Shifts Nightly:4:45–7:30 PM and 7:15–10:00 PM

For more Information please click this website

http://www.thegrotto.org/index.php/christmas/festivalvolunteers

Advent Events Schedule

Dear Friends and kababayans,

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holidays.

We had an opportunity to watch the CNN Heroes after Thanksgiving dinner and we’re deeply moved as we watched and listened to the top 10 CNN 2009 Heroes of the Year. Each and every contestant had beautiful stories to share and they’ve changed so many lives in their community. However, Efren Penaflorida the pushcart educator was named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year. We’re so proud of him for making a difference to the lives of so many children back home in the Philippines. His messages to the children and to everyone were so inspirational. If you haven’t heard his speech, please click this website http://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/11/16/cnnheroes.tribute.show/index.html.

Last Sunday, we had another opportunity to serve at the Faith Café. That was the last Sunday for our community to serve for 2009 and since it was the last week of the month, guess what?! The place was fully packed. Additional table and chairs were setup to accommodate everyone. Several St. Clare parishioners along with their teens came to help cooked, setup, served the food and cleaned up the place. We served Rigatoni Dinner with rolls, salad and fresh fruits on the side. I’ve seen large number of volunteers in the past, and thus far that was the biggest. I’m grateful to Pia de Leon for inviting and recruiting new volunteers in her parish. As for the new 2010 Faith Café Schedule, please click this link http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2009/11/faith-cafe-2010-schedule.html,

To help get into the spirit of Advent Fr. Dave Gutmann will be leading a retreat on Wednesday, December 2, from 9:00-2:00 at Our Lady Of Peace Retreat House, here in Beaverton (170th and T.V. Highway). The theme: “The Days Are Coming! But, Do Not Be Afraid”. For more information click http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2009/11/merry-christmas-from-our-lady-of-peace.html or call the retreat house at 649-7127.

CALLING ALL HOLIDAY SHOPPERS
Mark your calendar for the Holy Trinity Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 5th from 9:00am-3:00pm. Twenty-nine tables of unique, beautiful and fun gift ideas. Joy Luebke one of the HT Filipino parishioners will be selling her pastries and delicacies. For directions, please click http://www.h-t.org/direction.htm.

There are 3 more days of Singing Christmas Trees performances, Dec 3, 4, and 5. To obtain information and tickets, click this website: http://www.singingchristmastree.org/dates_and_times.html. Also, don’t forget the Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto. Friday, November 27th through Wednesday, December 30th. For more information, please click this website, http://www.thegrotto.org/index.php/christmas.

Remember to attend the following events, more info from our website http://filcomevents.blogspot.com.
1. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 - 5:00 PM - Pasko Na Naman / Fil - Am Clark County
2. Saturday, December 12, 2009 – 4:30 PM - FilAm Friendship Club Christmas Party
3. The Seminarians Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 12th, at 7:30 PM
4. Simbang Gabi on Tuesday, December 15th through Wednesday, December 23rd, at 7:00PM at Holy Trinity Parish, 7:30 PM at St. Therese Parish and for Fr. Henry Rupo’s schedule at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Rainier, Oregon click this link http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2009/11/christmas-novena-masses-in-rainier.html.
5. Saturday, January 16, 2009 -11:00 Am – Feast of Santo Nino de Cebu @ Mt. Angel Seminary. The remaining time for the Sinulog Dance practices will be on Sundays, January 3rd and 10th, from 4:15 PM to 6:00PM, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. All are welcome. Come and join us. For directions, click http://www.h-t.org/direction.htm

Lastly, if you want to read and signed the online petition:"Strike against Impunity, Strike for Peace and Democracy" hosted on the web please click this website: http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2009/12/online-petition-on-maguindanao-massacre.html.

We are wondering if we have a Mindanao group in our community, both Muslims and non-Muslims. A request has been received to find a place for a student from Mindanao who wants to attend classes at the Beaverton High School. If you know such group and have contact information, please let us know.

Thank you for your continued support to our community events.

Faith Cafe 2010 Schedule

FAITH CAFÉ

The Filipino Community has been given an opportunity to serve at the Faith Café, which is located at the First United Methodist Church, on the corner of Watson & 4th, in Beaverton. The building is adjacent to the Beaverton Library. Our community along with the other parishes (St. Pius X, Holy Trinity Parish, St. Cecilia Church, St. John the Fisher Parish, and San Juan Diego Parish) in our vicariate, and the First United Methodist Church serve the least of our brothers and sisters in the Beaverton area and beyond. The board of directors of Faith Café published their 2010 calendar. The table is the new schedule for the different groups in the Filipino Community. Kindly click the table to enlarge it.

Please advise if there are questions / changes with this schedule. If your group is not on the above list and wants to participate, please let me know as well.

By the way, a Food Handler’s Certificate is needed for each group to participate, please check this website – http://ora.org/ to get one. The Faith Café needs a copy of your FHC for their record.

TASKS to be DONE:

1. Prepare a Menu a month in advance for 100 servings. All ingredients will be provided by the Faith Café.

2. On Scheduled Sunday, we need to do the following:

3:30 PM – cooks arrive, need at least 6 people
4:00 PM – setup crew arrive, need 3-4 people
5:20 PM – 15 servers, 2 dishwashers, 2 peacekeeper
5:45 PM – gather volunteers for last minute instructions & prayers
6:00 PM – guests seated & start serving
6:30 PM – start to clean up / wash dishes
8:00 PM – END of SHIFT

It is a humbling and joyful experience to volunteer and serve our least brothers and sisters in need. Thank you so much for participating in this wonderful ministry and for sharing your gifts to the community.

May our loving God continue to bless you and your families!

Maraming Salamat Po!

Online Petition on Maguindanao Massacre

Dear Friends,

I have just read and signed the online petition:"Strike against Impunity, Strike for Peace and Democracy"hosted on the web by PetitionOnline. com, the free online petition service, at: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/Ampatuan/

I personally agree with what this petition says, and I think you might agree, too. If you can spare a moment, please take a look and consider signing yourself.

Peace and justice,

Malou Diaz-Johanson

Happy Thanksgiving

Letter from the President
Dear Friends,

A blessed Thanksgiving to all!

The events of the past few months run the gamut of human experience. In the worst flooding in 40 years, we saw death and destruction, but we also saw kindness, compassion and unfathomable generosity. We saw Manny Pacquaio and CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida bring tremendous honor to our country – one for his prowess in sport; the other for his quiet but determined work to educate children in the poverty-stricken areas of Cavite.

Just a few days ago, we have been confronted with the most despicable crimes in recent memory in the Maguindanao massacre which resulted in the killing of at least 57 innocent Filipinos – unarmed women, lawyers, journalists, and civilians going about their daily lives.

How do we deal with this tragedy of monumental proportions? It was the German poet Rainier Maria Rilke who said, to endure is all. But surely there is more to life than enduring. We celebrate the triumph of spirit that Manny Pacquiao and Efren Penaflorida exemplify. We try to learn from the lessons of Ondoy and Pepeng in order to re-orient our urban planning to take into consideration the limits of development and the need to respect the laws of nature. The recent massacre, we can only hope, will strengthen our resolve to demand accountability from our leaders to end the culture of impunity that political exploitation and warlordism have spawned. Our weapons against such wanton display of power is education, the reduction of poverty, the inculcation of moral values, the strengthening of our democratic institutions, and the election of servant leaders through a truly honest and clean election in May 2010.

In this season of thanksgiving, let us pause for a moment to thank the good Lord for giving us our lives, our family, and all the blessings He has bestowed upon us. Let us also respond to His call to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, educate the children, shelter the homeless. You may wish to visit our website at http://www.af-usa.org/ to choose a project that will feed one child, educate a student, heal a sick person, plant a tree, or provide a home for a family.

Perhaps our individual acts of kindness and generosity, no matter how small, will spark the flame of compassion, of caring, of giving, of sharing, and of loving our fellow Filipinos.

Mabuhay and God bless!

Sincerely,

Victoria P. Garchitorena

President

Ayala Foundation

Christmas Novena Masses in Rainier, Oregon

HELLO EVERYONE AND ALL THE AMERICAN-FILIPINO COMMUNITIES OF OREGON & WASHINGTONN & TO THE WORLD:

PEACE OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE LOVE OF GOD BE WITH YOU ALL!!!

I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO COME TO OUR SIMBANG GABI OR THE NINE DAYS CHRISTMAS NOVENA MASSES, THAT IS, DECEMBER 16 THROUGH DECEMBER 24 (WHICH INCLUDE YOUR OWN MIDNIGHT MASS IN YOUR OWN PARISH YOU BELONG). THIS IS OPEN TO ALL: MULTICULTURAL PARTICIPATION AND EVEN CHURCH TRADITION. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE SOME OTHER SUGGESTION AND OTHER SPONSORSHIP OF THE DAY.

I WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOU IN OUR PROGRAM. I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST OF THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND PREPARATION OF ADVENT AS FRUITFUL AND JOYFUL!

LET US PRAY FOR THE PEACE AND HARMONY IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND PARISHES.

JESUS CHRIST IS ALWAYS WITH US.

REV. FR. HENRY RUFO
PASTOR
NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST (MISSION)

FilCom Advent Schedule and more ....

Dear Friends and Kababayans,

Hope you are keeping yourselves warm and healthy!

A week from Thursday, most of the people in our nation will celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday with families and friends. This is the proper occasion for everyone to give thanks for all the good things that God has showered in our lives. To show our gratitude, make sure to take time and whisper in the silence of our hearts how much we are grateful and love God. It usually brings contentment, peace and joy in our souls. At Holy Trinity, we usually celebrate mass at 9:00 am on Thanksgiving Day. For directions, click http://www.h-t.org.

You may think it is not yet time for Christmas carols, but two weeks ago, we watched an exceptional “Winter Magic Concert” of Janet Chvatal and Marc Gremm at Holy Trinity. The full house event was inspiring and amazing. Speaking of concert, the Portland Singing Christmas Tree will start their performances the day after Thanksgiving. Heard there are 9 Filipinos who are part of the Singing Christmas Tree and 8 of them, we see in our community events: Raquel Naval, Cecile Agamata, & Jo Cooley from Holy Trinity, Derick & Annie Maglalang from St. Francis, Dolly & Jae Specht from St. Clare, and Louisa Stevenson from Christ the King. About 5 years ago, my oldest son joined the group and since then, we always make a plan to watch it because we enjoy it so much. For more information, kindly click this link http://www.singingchristmastree.org/dates_and_times.html. It is a worthwhile event to watch and you’ll experience Christmas in a more meaningful way. And have you heard of the Mt Angel Seminarians Christmas Concert? It will be held on Saturday, December 12th, at 7:30 PM at St. Clare Parish, 8535 SW 19th Avenue, Portland, 97219. It will be an evening of celebrating the joy of Christmas with songs, stories and prayers. Please click this link for more info http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2009/11/seminarians-christmas-concert.html.

Advent is my favorite time of the year. Preparations are on the way for our Advent celebrations. You are cordially invited to celebrate the Simbang Gabi – Christmas Novena Masses starting on Tuesday, December 15th, at 7:00 PM, at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton. The culmination of the Christmas Novena masses will be celebrated by Bishop Kenneth Steiner on December 23rd and will have a short Christmas program. Several priests from the Archdiocese of Portland have generously given their time to preside during the liturgies. In the Eastside of the metro area, the Simbang Gabi will be held at St. Therese Church in Portland. Like last year, the Filipino Servite Priest at The Grotto, Fr. Denish Ilogon will be the main celebrant for all the masses. Please click this link http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2009/11/simbang-gabi-christmas-novena-2009.html for detailed information.

The Filipino Community in Salem holds monthly Filipino Masses at St. Vincent Catholic Church every last Sunday of the month at 5:00 PM. On November 29th, the First Sunday of Advent mass will be celebrated by Rev. Henry Rufo and on December 27th, the Feast of the Holy Family will be held. For more info, click this link http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2009/11/pilipino-mass-first-sunday-of-advent.html

Looking ahead below is a list of other events going on in our community and you’ll find more information on our website http://filcomevents.blogspot.com

Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 - 5:00 PM - Pasko Na Naman / Fil - Am Clark County

Saturday, December 12, 2009 – 4:30 PM - FilAm Friendship Club Christmas Party

Saturday, January 16, 2009 -11:00 Am – Feast of Santo Nino de Cebu @ Mt. Angel Seminary. We practice for the Sinulog Dance on Sundays, November 8th, 15th, 22th, 29th and January 10th, from 4:15 PM to 6:00PM, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. All are welcome. Come and join us. For directions, click http://www.h-t.org.

Thank you for your continued support to our community events.

Wishing you a beautiful day! Maraming Salamat Po!

God Bless, Monette

Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto

Don’t forget the Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto. Friday, November 27th through Wednesday, December 30th. For more information, please click this website, http://www.thegrotto.org/index.php/christmas.

Wishing you all well!

Fr. Jack, OSM

Advent Retreats from Our Lady Of Peace Retreat House

From the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows

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NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER RETREATS AT OUR LADY OF PEACE RETREAT


PRE-ADVENT RETREAT

Just a reminder that we have a weekend retreat with Discalced Carmelite Priest, Fr. Christopher LaRocca. The theme of this retreat is: "Thy Kingdom Come: Christ the King of Merciful Love"

This retreat will begin this weekend, November 20 - 22, 2009 with dinner at 7:00PM ending with Lunch on Sunday.

Please come join us or let others know about this peaceful and contemplative retreat.

MILITARY AND VETERAN'S RETREAT FOR MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILY MEMBERS

This retreat is December 4 - 6, 2009 at Our Lady of Peace Retreat with Fr. Michael Drury. The theme is: "Trampling down our foes, Psalm 108:14; A Healing Retreat for Military, Active Duty, Retirees, Veterans and Family Members."

The retreat will begin with dinner at 7:00PM on Friday and ends with lunch on Sunday.

***Scholarships are available.

ADVENT DAY RETREAT

Come rest and pray with Fr. Dave Gutman as he presents: "The Days are Coming - But do not be Afraid."

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 9:00AM to 2:00PM with registration beginning at 8:00AM. Fee is $25.00 which includes the program and lunch.

PROMOTERS NEEDED

Campaign for 40 Parishes!

Please help us as we gather promoters from 40 Parishes in the Archdiocese to help Our Lady of Peace Retreat with promotion of our weekend retreats, day retreats, special events, private retreat accommodations, and our various ministries.

If you or someone you know is interested in the ministry of promoting retreats, contact Tina Ryan at tinaryan@olpretreat.org.

Simbang Gabi - Christmas Novena 2009

The Filipino Community cordially invites you to join in their celebrations.

What: Christmas Novena Masses - Simbang Gabi
When: December 15th through the 23rd 2009
Time: 6:30 PM - Rosary
7:00 PM - Holy Mass
Where: Holy Trinity Catholic Church

13715 SW Walker Road

Beaverton, OR 97005

http://www.h-t.org/

Light Refreshments will follow after each mass in the Fireside Room and in the Cafeteria on the 23rd.

Several Priests from the Archdiocese of Portland, including Fr. Dave Gutmann have generously volunteered their time to preside during the liturgies. Bishop Kenneth Steiner will celebrate the Mass on Wednesday, December 23rd for the culmination of the Simbang Gabi. Christmas Novena is one of the best-loved and most celebrated traditions in all parts of the Philippines.

For more information, please call Franz & Monette Mallari at 503-848-6919, or check the Novena Schedule.

2009 Christmas Party Invitation

Hi members and friends,

It is with joy and excitement for the children that we invite you to the annual Christmas program. Invite your extended family and friends. Last year our best reward was seeing awe in the children’s eyes as they saw Santa Claus coming out of the glass elevator of the Cafeteria Mall of PCC. Let the children experience once more the wonder of Christmas.

The two attachments say it all.

Lito and Medy Saqueton

Pasko Na Naman 2009

It is PASKO NA NAMAN – much awaited annual Christmas dinner dance of the Filipino American community. See attached flyer. Food, fun, fellowship – dancing, music (LIVE BAND), prizes, games. At the Vancouver Hilton. See you there.

Call Vivian 360-574-6275.
Eric

40 Days for life on KBVM

Dear KBVM friends - I wanted to let you all know KBVM will air a portion of the 40 Days for Life BELIEF web that was hosted live on Monday, November 9th. We will air 60 minutes of the program tonight on Wed Nov 11th from 6 - 7 pm and re-broadcast the special on Wednesday, Nov 18th from 6 - 7 pm. We will air the second half of the program on Sunday, Nov 15th and Sunday, Nov 22nd at 6 - 6:30 pm. You can be updated on more 40 days for Life Campaign news at www.40daysforlife.com or the special at
http://www.instantteleseminar.com/?eventid=9888195

Please pass along to your 40 days for life friends and family,

God Love you,
Dina Marie Hale, KBVM program director

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Funeral Service for Norma Margaret (Mae) Europa

Dear Friends,

Happy autumn! This afternoon, looking through the windows, it always amazed me on the beauty of the colorful autumn leaves on the trees in our backyard. The birds were devouring the left over fruits on the branches of the trees as though they were feasting. They flew in different formation as though they were putting a show just for me. I bet, they were also singing and praising our loving God with all the tweeting I heard in the pleasant atmosphere. We are so blessed to have four seasons in the northwest.

About two weeks ago, one of the Carmelite nuns visiting from the Philippines was in such awe when I brought her at The Grotto. Even though the climate was a little cold for her, she enjoyed the scenery because of the lovely landscape, the tall pine trees, and the colorful leaves. Everywhere we turned, the view is like what you see on the postcards. The little fog here and there and the rays of the sun peeking through, it felt so serene like in heaven and we could not help but to give praise and glory to our God.

In the calmness of our souls sometimes there are tragedies that come in our ways. One of the young adult parishioner at Holy Trinity passed away a week from this Friday. Norma Margaret Europa is fondly known as Mae by everyone. She is the youngest child of MarJoe and Helen Europa and RJ is her only brother. Mae is every parent’s dream as a daughter. She is pretty, loving, very active, has a joyful spirit and most of all she has a strong faith. Her untimely death shocked everyone in her family. She graduated from Aloha High School last year and just turned 20 years old two days before she died. Her funeral service schedule is as follows:

Norma Margaret (Mae) Europa’s Funeral Service Schedule

Viewing and Rosary – 6:30 PM
Friday, November 6, 2009
Pegg, Paxon & Springer Funeral Chapel
4675 SW Watson Ave
Beaverton, OR 97005

Viewing – 8:30 AM
Holy Mass – 9:30 AM
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
13715 SW Walker Road
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
http://www.h-t.org/

Our heartfelt condolences to the Europa family!

Please come and attend any of the service above to show our support. We appreciate it if you could pass on the information to those who may know the family.

"Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen"

God Bless,
Monette

Sto Nino / Sinulog Festival at Mt. Angel Abbey

The seminarians are now preparing for the feast of Santo Nino at Mt. Angel Abbey. The festivity will be held on Saturday, January 16th, at 11:00 AM. Last Year, the large attendance of our kababayans from different parts of Oregon filled the Damian Center. To our surprise, the Sinulog performance was a big hit. With popular demand, the seminarians at Mt. Angel Abbey are requesting the presence of the Sinulog performers to make another offering dance for the feast of our beloved Santo Nino. The practices for the Sinulog will be on Sundays, November 8th, 15th, 22th and 29th, from 4:15 PM to 6:00PM, at Holy Trinity Catholic church. Since December is a very hectic month for everyone, will skip the practices and it will resume on Sunday, January 10th the same place and time. Kindly click this link http://www.h-t.org/ for directions.

For more information about the feast of Santo Nino, kindly click this link http://mas-filipinos.blogspot.com/

Pilipino Mass - First Sunday of Advent

Seminarians Christmas Concert

For more information about the feast of Santo Nino, kindly click this link http://mas-filipinos.blogspot.com/

Penafrancia celebration

Feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia 2009

The feast of our Lady of Penafrancia was celebrated on the Third Saturday of September at 10:30 in the morning at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, in Beaverton. The Rosary was recited by the children and some of the youth, a total of 62 participants. Each bead was represented by a child to complete the formation of the Living Rosary. Since it is the "Year of the Priests", we dedicated each bead to pray for our priests in the Archdiocese. The children did a wonderful job praying and were asked to continue praying for our priests who minister to us from the different parishes. After each decade, the children sang "Ave, Ave, Ave Maria" and offered their flowers to give honor to our Blessed Mother, our INA. Grateful to all the parents who help their chilren to practice praying the rosary.

The solemn mass was started at 11:00 o'clock. There were 5 priests and 2 deacons who concelebrated during the mass. Fr. Cary Reniva, our newly ordained priest was the main celebrant. Fr. Maro Escano, our other newly ordained priest concelebrated along with Fr. Tony Ong, the chaplain at the St. Vincent Hospital, Fr. Beda Martinez, a visiting priest from Bicol and Fr. Dave Gutmann, our Pastor at Holy Trinity. The two deacons who assisted as Deacons of the Word and the Eucharist were Deacon Rally Bien and Deacon Joey Frez. The Mt. Angel Seminarians Choir sang joyfully with their angelic voices the song "Lord, I lift up Your Name on High" while Carlo Tejano and Jeremiah, the two seminarians did an amazing job with their sign language during the gathering rite. Readers from Bicol, Pampanga, Cebu, Ilocos, and Manila proclaimed the readings in their own vernacular languages aside from English. Since we are rich with our cultural heritage, the youth performed a cultural dance during the preparation of the gifts and several couples from the Bicol Region offered baskets of fruits. After communion, our seminarians at Mt. Angel Seminary were introduced. The congregation extended their hands while Fr. Dave blessed them with a prayer as they start their new year of study.

Well, the celebration was not complete without the bountiful reception prepared for the occassion. The food was sumptuous and delicious starting from the main dishes, the famous Lechon, Laing, Bicol Express, Pansit, Lumpia, Pinakbit, Dinuguan, Caldereta, Minudo, Salmon and Langkang may Gata. The variety of desserts filled up the two long tables. All our guests were fully satisfied. And guess what, we even had left overs and it was given to the seminarians to take home.

While dining, the CFC-FFL Youth performed a song and a hip-hop dance. Boy of boy, they were terrific, if you weren't there you missed a lot. We truly enjoyed their performances. The fine fellowships continued to lingere and it seemed for others was like a re-union. We had more than 500 attendees and had some guests as far as Blaine, Washington and Idaho who joined in the festivity. They had so much fun . The following day, I got a phone call from them and said, "We plan to come back for next year event." What a good feeling to hear them said that.

One might ask why we continue to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia. About 7 years ago, we are grateful that Fr. Wilmer Tria, the prefect at the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary in Naga City visited the Portland Area promoting the book of "INA"to benefit the seminarians who cannot afford to study. When he celebrated mass in our place, his homily was so powerful and touched me deeply. When he came back to the Philippines, he sent the image of "INA" to Lulu Ruperto from Bicol who is one of the core leader in our community. When Lulu and her family moved to Fresno, California, she left the image of "INA" to the Bicolano families here in Beaverton. Then, about five years ago we celebrated the first mass, we noticed that more and more Bicolano Seminarians are entering the Mt. Angel Seminary for the Archdiocese of Portland. This year, two newly ordained priests and one deacon are from Bicol. Another two seminarians from Bicol are doing their pastoral year and yet, the other two new seminarians who entered at the Mt. Angel Seminary this year are also from the Bicol Region. One might say, this is just a coincidence, as for me, I would say Our INA is returning the favor to her people in the Archdiocese of Portland. The Filipino Community is honored to have these young fine men from the Bicol Region and at the same time, we are humbled by the grace of God. It is just right and fitting to give praise and glory to our loving God.

We owe the success of the event from our INA and from the big Bicolano families here in the Beaverton area, the Fabricantes and the Turianos' clan who continue to pour their hearts into this celebration since day one. We are grateful indeed, and of course to the rest of the Holy Trinity Parishioners who were so eager to help out in anyway they can. Thank you to the choir from the Mt. Angel Seminary directed by Manolito Jaldon Jr. who sang joyfully praising our loving God. We are indebt to Fr. Cary Reniva from driving all the way from Medford for gracing the occasion and for celebrating mass with us and we extend our gratitude to the other priests who concelebrated. We thank Fr. Dave Gutmann for allowing us the use of this venue. We are grateful to everyone for your presence and for your continued support to our festivity. Special thanks to Matthew and Lulu Stevenson for capturing the event with photos and video. In addition, thanks to Dennis Mayers for editing and creating the above video clip.

Kindly continue to pray for our Priests and Seminarians so they can serve their parishes and parishioners with loving and joyful hearts for the greater glory of God.

Maraming Salamat Po!

Viva La Virgen!

God Bless,

Franz & Monette Mallari

H1N1 in Oregon - Newsletter

Dr. Mel Kohn
flu.oregon.gov
October 27, 2009

H1N1 flu in Oregon - Update Mel Kohn MD, MPH, director of Oregon Public Health Division
To help make sure that everyone in our state has the best and most current information about H1N1 flu in Oregon, the Oregon Public Health Division is launching this newsletter that will come out on a regular basis. You are receiving it because you attended the Flu Summit, you signed up on the DHS Web site to receive information about H1N1, or you are an employee of the Oregon Department of Human Resources.

Please forward this email to anyone you think would like to receive it. To subscribe, visit: www.oregon.gov/DHS/govdelivery.shtml, select Subscribe, then H1N1 Influenza Information.

Web site and statewide influenza hotline
Oregon Public Health's Web site, http://www.flu.oregon.gov/, and the statewide influenza hotline at 1-800-978-3040, have the most recent information about H1N1 in Oregon and vaccine clinics across the state.

The influenza situation in Oregon and throughout the country
The pandemic H1N1 strain continues to spread in Oregon. Between September 1, 2009, and October 26, 2009, there have been 482 hospitalizations and 15 deaths in Oregon linked to influenza. Hospital capacity across the state is adequate to handle the increase, although some hospitals have expressed concern that they may be at full capacity soon.

We are also experiencing outbreaks of flu in schools across the state, in some cases with 30 percent or more of staff or students out ill. So while H1N1 influenza is not more severe than the seasonal flu, more of us are getting sick because none of us have immunity to this new strain of influenza.

H1N1 vaccine update
As you have likely heard, supplies of H1N1 vaccine are arriving more slowly across the country than originally anticipated. Currently Oregon has only about 6 percent of the supply necessary to vaccinate the priority groups. While more is coming every day, demand for H1N1 vaccine is currently outpacing supply. That means that some vaccine clinics have been delayed or cancelled, which has left people wondering what will happen in their communities if the vaccine doesn't arrive in time to slow the spread of H1N1.

The vaccine is being distributed as soon as it hits the state and divided up equally among the counties. A few vaccine clinics are scheduled around the state; flu.oregon.gov has the most recent statewide information. As supply increases, there will be more clinics scheduled. Pregnant women, children, health care providers and public safety workers, people caring for infants under 6 months, and people with underlying health conditions remain the top priorities for the vaccine.

I have heard people express concern that because of the slow pace of vaccine arrival it may be too late to do much good. That is not accurate. It is likely that there will be a second wave of illness from pandemic H1N1 in the spring, so vaccinating as many people in the priority groups is still likely to be very beneficial, even if that takes until early in 2010.

We are working hard, even without much vaccine, to help Oregon get through the coming weeks. Oregon Public Health has a central operations center that is staffed full-time to help coordinate the state's response and ensure that the most up-to-date information is available for decision-makers and the public.

Supporting our healthcare system is an important focus of our work. We are carefully monitoring hospital capacity and medical supplies, and filling requests for resources such as antivirals, masks, gloves and ventilators. Although the healthcare system is stressed, so far hospital and intensive care unit capacity and supplies across the state are adequate. Additionally we have been providing assistance and guidance to hospitals and healthcare providers in managing a surge of patients due to the pandemic.

On Friday October 23, President Obama issued a declaration that will allow the secretary of Health and Human Services to grant hospitals temporary waivers of certain federal regulations on a case-by-case basis. This will help hospitals establish alternate care sites, modify patient triage protocols, as well as patient transfer procedures and other actions that occur when they fully implement disaster operations plans.

We are also planning to expand our hotline in the next few weeks to include a nurse advice line for people experiencing flu symptoms, which will help reduce the demands on our healthcare system across the state.

Another important focus of our work relates to providing accurate information to the public using our Web site. This week we plan to unveil a major Web site redesign that will make it even more useful.

We work closely with local health departments who are on the frontlines of our response in all of these activities.

Declarations of emergency
Last Friday, Josephine County declared a county-level emergency because of H1N1 pandemic stress on the healthcare system there. This will help the county better marshal its resources for addressing the pandemic. We do expect that other counties may make similar emergency declarations in the near future as the situation in individual counties warrants.

At this point, the situation in Oregon has not merited a statewide declaration of emergency because we are able to deploy supplies and resources to local communities. However, it is reassuring to know that if the need arises for a declaration, Governor Kulongoski is prepared to act.

There are important actions for individuals to take now until the vaccine arrives
While it is disappointing that the vaccine hasn't arrived yet for everyone who needs it, there are things we can do to protect ourselves, our families and our communities by slowing the spread of H1N1 influenza. Also, it's important to remember that for most people, this flu is not more dangerous than the regular seasonal flu. Most people who contract H1N1 will have flu symptoms for 7-10 days, then get better. For the overwhelming majority, the best treatment is to stay home, get plenty of rest and fluids, and treat the fever with acetaminophen or ibuprofen. In a few rare cases, medical care will be required. Click here for information about whether symptoms call for medical care.

Also, be proactive. If you have the flu, don't spread it. Stay home for 24 hours after your fever subsides. If you are a business owner, have a plan that allows your employees to stay home. Also, protect yourself from getting the flu--take germ-killing actions such as frequent hand washing and sanitizing surfaces.

Again, http://www.flu.oregon.gov/ and our statewide hotline at 1-800-978-3040 are the best places to get the latest information on flu in Oregon.

I hope that you have found this newsletter interesting and useful. It is the first of regular updates Oregon Public Health will be sending out to make sure you have the most current information possible as we get through this flu season together.

Faith Cafe infection Control measures

Faith Cafe Cooks and Volunteer Coordinators,

Below are some materials to read and share with your Faith Cafe volunteers - and everyone you know on controlling the spread of flu and norovirus. The Washington County Health Department is gearing up for a horrendous flu season. Let's do our part to not spread any infection to our already immuno-compromised guests.

Please note no volunteer should serve at Faith Cafe until 72 hours after flu symptoms end. Coordinators, you may want to have a list of "on call" volunteers to fill in if you hear from a last-minute sick person.

Barb

----- Original Message -----
From: Annette Evans

Infection Control Measures
Norovirus Brochure
How to Sanitize
Cleaning up Vomit and Diarrhea
Handwashing


Annette M. Evans
Homeless Program Coordinator
Chair, Housing and Supportive Services Network (HSSN)
Washington County Department of Housing Services
111 NE Lincoln Street, Suite 200-L, MS-63
Hillsboro, OR 97124-3082
(Phone: 503-846-4760 (Fax: 503-846-4795
http://www.co.washington.or.us/Housing/10-year-plan-to-end-homelessness.cfm

Candlelight Rosary Procession this saturday oct. 10

Hello all,
Peace!

Pls. come join us this saturday Oct, 10 for our Annual Candlelight Rosary procession. Mass start @ 5:00pm, after mass we will start our procession around the block of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.

We will pray and offer our Candlelight Rosary Procession for all our Kababayans who are in great sufferings right now in the Philippines and also for all the victims of the tsunami in Samoa & American samoa, earthquake victims from Indonesia & flood victims in Vietnam.

Let us all pray & ask Our Merciful & Loving father in heaven, that He will continue to bless them, grant them His Divne Mercy & comfort them all in this times of trials, sorrows, sufferings & trying times in their lives.. Let's pray & ask GOD to increase their FAITH, HOPE & TRUST in the Lord in this trying times and that GOD will grant them Healing & forgiveness & peace in their hearts through the intercessions of MAMA MARY.

Pls. come join us this saturday, Mass start @ 5:00pm Our Lady Of Sorrows Church.....Our LORD JESUS & MAMA MARY needs you there to be one of the Prayer warriors THIS SATURDAY... Let us pray also for the conversion of all sinners...see you all there...thank you and God Bless.

Pls. Click the Attachment/flyer for address & more INFO. thank you.

In His Divine Mercy,
Melba

The Grotto's response to the flooding in The Philippines

Fr. Jack wanted me to let you know what we are doing at The Grotto for The Philippines following the typhoon. There is a display board in the main chapel with some photographs of Fr. Jack's visit in August paired with others of the flooding. The Grotto's appeal is directed to help the Servite Seminary/House of Formation in The Philippines. Here is the letter from Fr. Jack that accompanies the pictures:

Fall 2009

Dear friends and visitors to The Grotto,

In August of 2009 I had the opportunity to travel to The Philippines to visit our fellow Servite friars and seminarians there. The Grotto has developed a strong relationship with the Servite community in The Philippines. We are fortunate to have had a number of Filipino Servite priests ministering here at The Grotto over the past several years.

On September 26 of this year The Philippines were hit by Typhoon Ondoy, which poured more than a month’s worth of rain in just six hours. Hundreds of people lost their lives, and many parts of The Philippines were submerged under water.

The Servite community in The Philippines, especially their House of Formation/Seminary, was not spared the flooding and damage. Here are some photographs from my visit before the typhoon paired with photographs of the flooding.

If you would like to help support the needs of the Servite friars and seminarians in The Philippines, please use one the envelopes below. Thank you for your generosity in supporting our Servite family in The Philippines.

Sincerely yours in the service of Jesus and Mary,
Fr. Jack Topper, OSMExecutive Director of The Grotto

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I hope all of your loved ones in The Philippines are doing OK.

Larry Kirby
THE GROTTO
PO Box 20008Portland, Oregon 97294-0008

LKirby@thegrotto.org

503.261.2429 My Direct Line
503.254.7371 The Grotto Office
503.254.7948 The Grotto FAX

Free Shipping for in-kind donaions for Ondoy

Hello everyone!

Here is an article about giving through in-kind donations.
Have a good weekend! Welo Rivera

Blog: Organizing Efforts in Oregon & SW Washington for Typhoon Ondoy Victims
Post: LBC Branches now offering FREE SHIPPING for in-kind donations Link: http://oregon4ondoy.blogspot.com/2009/10/lbc-branches-now-offering-free-shipping.html

St. Therese Mass on October 11th

Ondoy Offering - Pacific NW Relief Project

Dear Fellow Filipinos and friends of the Filipinos,

On behalf of the other leaders in the Filipino Communities of Oregon and SW Washington, I would like to ask for your help in disseminating this information to all Filipinos and friends of Filipinos who may want to help the victims of Typhoon Ondoy in the Philippones.

Below is a document prepared by leaders from the Council of Filipino American Association in Oregon, from the SW Washington Filipino American Association and the Filipino Catholic Community of Oregon. This is a HUMBLE but EARNEST appeal to all to step up and make a difference in lives of thepeople who were gravely affected by the typhoon and those who may be in danger as stronger typhoons pound on the country.

This relief project is called ONDOY OFFERING - Pacific Northwest Relief Project. The document describes in detail the steps you can take to help. By bringing out this guideline, we may be able to help people navigate the process of donation. It also provides guidance on organizing efforts as groups, families or institutions.

A website called http://oregon4ondoy.blogspot.com/ is up and running and which you can access to get updates on the process, for more information and data on the situation of typhoonn victims, and other pertinent information on the relief effort here in Oregon and SW Washington and in the Philippines.

The foundations chosen to handle our cash donations (Philippine Jesuit Foundation and Ayala Foundation, both 50`1c3 organizations) have been tested the last 2 days and they work. We have provided you also with more choices of avenues for donating and they are all in the website. However, many of them do not offer tax deduction on your donation nor have they been tested for efficiency, effectivity or accountability.

This collaborative organizing is an effort to HELP but also to BUILD, a stronger Filipino community, its bayanihan spirit and resilience to the challenges that face us today. We hope that the power of this spirit will move you to pass this on to ALL the people in your networks: parish, organization, schools, workplaces and social circles. Let this action of love and compassion ripple throughout until it reaches our brothers and sisters in the Philippines.

MARAMING SALAMAT PO! (Thank you very much). We do apologize though for any cross postings.

Together...ONE!

Respectfully,

Pia de Leon
Eric Tadeo
Welo Rivera
Titay Schommer

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ONDOY OFFERING
Pacific Northwest Relief Project

The Filipino communities of Oregon and SW Washington are joining together to help the victims of Typhoon Ondoy in Manila, Philippines.

We encourage everyone to step up and help in organizing and donating the very much needed help for those whose lives have been gravely affected by Ondoy.

In this document we have described for you in detail the ways you can help, what you need to do with what you feel compelled to share. This document serves as a guide to donors and is to be disseminated to all who may be interested in donating or organizing efforts.

CASH DONATIONS:

Cash donations are the most expedient and helpful for the local economy and so it is recommended that efforts be focused in asking people to donate cash.

We are recommending two foundations that have 501c3 tax status in the United States: Philippine Jesuit Foundation and the Ayala Foundation. This means that your check or online donations are tax deductible and they will be sending you tax receipts.

Here are the ways to donate:

1. For donations by check

a. Issue the check to "Philippine Jesuit Foundation"

b. On the memo line please write: For "Ateneo Task Force Ondoy c/o OSA & SLB"( "OSA" means Office of Student Activites, Loyola Schools, Ateneo de Manila University and "SLB" means Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan)

c. Send or mail the check with the donor's (1) full name, (2) email address, and (3) postal address to:

Cristina Tabora Executive Secretary, Philippine Jesuit Foundation

236 West 27th Street, Ninth Floor

New York, NY 10001, U.S.A.

Telephone (212) 627-2788, (212) 233-0888

Downloadable PJF Donation Form available at http://www.philjesuit.net/illhelp.asp

Please email Cristina Tabora <taboracom@gmail.com> or <exsec@philjesuit.net> or Julie Calderon <juliecalderon65@gmail.com> to inform them that you have sent or mailed a check to them. The PJF has waived the 3% service fee for all donations toward the relief of typhoon Ondoy victims. Full donation amounts will be remitted by the PJF to the Ateneo as quickly as possible within the week for typhoon relief.

2. For donations online:

a. Open the Ayala Foundation USA website: http://www.af-usa.org/donate_now.asp

b. Click on the "donate now" button, click on the credit card icon, and select Ateneo de Manila in the drop down menu. Write "Ateneo Task Force Ondoy c/o OSA & SLB" for your choice of beneficiary.

c. Please email Marivic Padilla <marivic@af-usa.org> or <marivi.padilla@gmail.com> or <info@af-usa.org> or call her (+650) 598-3126 for step by step assistance or to inform her that you have made a donation online.

Marivic Padilla Administrative Assistant, Ayala Foundation USA

255 Shoreline Drive, Suite 428

Redwood City, CA 94065, USA

Telephone (+650) 598-3126, Facsimile (+650) 508-8898

AF-USA Donation Form available at www.af-usa.org/forms/Donation_Form.pdf

Donations through the AF-USA online through credit card will be remitted to the Ateneo as quickly as possible within seven days net of AF-USA 5% service fee and credit card charge.

Donations through the PJF and the AF-USA are monitored by the Office of University Development and Alumni Relations, Alingal Hall, Ateneo de Manila University.

*Ateneo de Manila in Quezon City is a designated evacuation and drop off center. If you wish to click on other centers serviced by Ayala Foundation such as the Philippine National Red Cross, you may do so as well.

3. Other agencies you can use to send money through are listed in the website listed below. Those agencies are not necessarily 501c3 accounts and may not be able to give you a tax receipt.
Other Ways of Helping:

1. Prayer services and fellowships may be organized in various groups and organizations in the next few weeks to provide Filipinos here in Portland and SW Washington the opportunity for community and a safe place to share their grief and concerns about this tragedy in our homeland. If a collection is to be made, please designate from the two choices the agency you want to handle your donation.

• Checks collected may be sent to CFAA (Council of Filipino American Associations, P.O Box 65053 Vancouver, WA 98665) and they will send it to the agency of your choice. CFAA will send you an acknowledgement they have received your gift.
• When you have done a collection, please include with the checks a list of names, addresses and amount so you or CFAA can send that information to the agency who will distribute your money in the Philippines and at the same time track our progress.
• We would appreciate a report back of activities organized and money collected so we can keep track of how Oregon is responding to this appeal. Please direct your reports to Welo Rivera – welo.rivera@gmail.com with the subject heading: “FUNDRAISING EFFORTS” or to any of the other organizers of this project.

2. IN – KIND Donation -At this point, we are NOT receiving any collected goods. If you wish to collect goods and send to the Philippines, either as individuals or groups:

• Please call LBC or Willex and send them as you would any Balikbayan Boxes. Some of these companies have promotional deals that can help you help the people in need. Please check our website for more information.

Medical Teams International is sending a medical mission to the Philippines to help in the disaster relief. For more information about this group, please check their website: http://www.medicalteams.org/.

Updates, information, other links related to ONDOY OFFERING will be posted regularly in our website: http://oregon4ondoy.blogspot.com/

For questions and more information, you may also contact the following:

Eric Tadeo – evcntadeo@msn.com – 360-690-0774

Council of Filipino American Association (CFAA) Chair
Titay Schommer – tkschommer@gmail.com
Welo Rivera – welo.rivera@gmail.com
Pia de Leon – piadeleon343@yahoo.com – 503-481-5228

Intel Matching Donations for Ondoy

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Intel Foundation will match donations for Typhoon Ketsana hitting Philippines and Vietnam

Posted Sept. 29, 2009

In the wake of Typhoon Ketsana that recently struck the Philippines and Vietnam, the Intel Foundation is offering an employee matching program to assist with the relief efforts.All documentation of donations must be received by the foundation by November 3. Gifts will be matched up to $2,000 per employee. To donate:

1. Choose your agency and make your donation as follows:

U.S. blue-badge employees: Make donations to American Red Cross, or any other U.S.-based 501c(3) relief organization. If the organization does not have a specific program for this particular disaster, please choose the generic fund or the international fund for that organization.

Non-U.S. blue-badge employees: Make donations to the International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies, your local Red Cross organization, or any other organization specifically assisting with the relief efforts with dedicated funds.

Green-badge contractors are not eligible for this program.2. Obtain a receipt of payment. Valid options are:

Receipt (e-receipts from online payment are encouraged)
Copy of your check (make copy before you mail it to the organization)

3. Submit your receipt of payment by November 2, 2009. All documentation must be received by the Intel Foundation by this date electronically. Include your name and WWID on all correspondence. If the donation is in a different amount other than USD, please provide the amount in USD. Email your electronic receipt or a scanned copy of your check to Relief Funds.

Please include the word "Philippines," "Vietnam," “typhoon” or “Ketsana” in the subject line of the receipt—this will ensure you receive an email acknowledgement of your donation. Do not also send a hard copy.

4. While employees may give to the organization of their choice, the Intel Foundation will maximize the impact of its matching grant (and minimize overhead) by giving to the American Red Cross who is supporting relief efforts in the Philippines, Vietnam, and other impacted geographies.

Do not make checks payable to the Intel Foundation, do not send cash, and do not send original checks to the Intel Foundation. Donations must be personal donations from the employee only.

Site collection

If you are coordinating a site collection project in which monetary collections will occur in the cafeterias or for your business unit, please contact relief.funds@intel.com immediately for the information on the process that must be followed. Site collections for goods and food are discouraged. For questions on this process, contact: relief.funds@intel.com

Super Typhoon -Ondoy hits Philippines

A boy is lifted onto the roof of a building to escape the flooding in the Quezon City suburban of Manila . Nearly a month's worth of rain fell in just six hours Saturday, triggering the worst flooding in the Philippine capital in 42 years, which stranded thousands on rooftops in the city and elsewhere.

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Residents cross a flooded street with the use of a rope in Quezon City .

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Commuters wade through waist-deep floodwaters after heavy rains dumped by Tropical Storm Ketsana (locally known as Ondoy) on Saturday, Sept. 26, in Manila , Philippines .

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Times Topics: Philippines

Here in the capital, countless people remained on the roofs of their houses, where they had spent the night, drenched and unable to come down because of the floodwaters that had accumulated since the rain began falling Friday evening. The death toll was expected to rise sharply as more reports of casualties came in from provinces outside of Manila.

Tropical Storm Ketsana, packing 53-mile-per-hour winds, dumped nearly 17 inches of rain in just 12 hours, said Nathaniel Cruz, the government’s chief weather forecaster.

Officials said nearly 300,000 people were displaced by the storm; tens of thousands were brought to evacuation centers in schools, churches, gymnasiums and public parks. In Marikina City, a Manila suburb, people pitched tents wherever they could, some on the bridge across the overflowing Marikina River.

The storm “submerged up to 80 percent” of Manila, according to the environmental groupGreenpeace.

“It was terrifying to see the water rising, especially because there were live electrical wires around us,” said Diverson Bloso Jr., a waiter at a restaurant in Quezon City that was one of many flooded businesses. “There were trash and rats and cockroaches all around us.”

King Catoy, a filmmaker, rushed to Marikina City, where he recorded scenes of devastation: streets and houses covered in muck, people washing salvaged belongings in the murky river, a couple holding their five dogs — the only ones left with them after the storm.

“Marikina City always prided itself of being the most orderly, the cleanest and the most prepared city in the whole country,” Mr. Catoy said. Ketsana, he said, “showed that all that may have been just a facade.”

Excellent link to typhoon Ondoy

This page have an extensive information and connection links to other sites

http://www.google.com/landing/typhoon-ondoy.html

October 3 reception for Philippine government officials

Hello!

You might be interested to come to this reception. The planned CFAA convention could not happen this year, and we are having this reception instead. This is a reception for our guests – the Philippine consul from San Francisco (and some of his staff) and the commissioner of Trade and Investment. It should be a great ‘meet and greet’ (and dine) opportunity. Good time to have a little conversation about matters of interest to us.

If you can come, please let me know right away, send in a check ($33 per person; to me or any of the 4 of us – Jet, Marisa or Mina; or Nanding Macalino) as we need to give Sheraton a good headcount by Sept 30.

Thanks.

Enrico

Come join us!
Meet and Greet and Dine!
The Council of Filipino American Associations (CFAA)
of Oregon and Southwest Washington
Invites you to a community reception for
Philippine Trade Commissioner Josephine Romero
Consul Alfonso Ver
and other Philippine Consulate Officials
This is an opportunity to meet and dine with Philippine government officials and discuss business opportunities in the Philippines, consulate matters, and other issues concerning the Philippines and Filipino Americans in our community in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009
Time: 5:30 pm – Doors open, meet and greet
6:30 pm – Dinner

Location: Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97220
Cost: $33 per person (cost of dinner)
Send in payment, payable to ‘CFAA’ to CFAA Treasurer:

Fernando Macalino
16329 NE Tillamook St
Portland, OR 97230

Questions, or to make reservations and pre-pay, contact one of the following:
Marisa Newnam - 503 930-2443 mailto:marisawbf@aol.comJet
Jet Pizarro - 503-516-4756 j.p@comcast.net
Mina Tahayeri - 503-330-1253 m.tahayeri@gmail.com
Eric Tadeo - 360-690-0774 evcntadeo@msn.com

All reservations and payments have to be in by September 29

Consulate on Wheels Oct 2,3 in Portland

The Philippine consulate personnel will be in Portland on October 2 and 3 (Friday and Saturday) to assist with passports, dual citizenship, authentication of legal documents, and other consulate matters. Location will be Emmanuel/Hope of Glory Wesleyan Church, corner SE Division and SE 89th.

Questions, please email me, or call 360-690-0774. For details on various services and requirements, check the san francisco consulate website:
http://www.philippineconsulate-sf.org/

See attached flyer. Please pass on to others who might be interested.

Thanks.

Enrico

Christian Life Seminar

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The Couples for Christ Foundation for Family and Life (CFC-FFL), a Catholic Family Renewal Ministry invites you to a 2-weekend CHRISTIAN LIFE SEMINAR to be held on Oct 10th & 17th, 8 am to 5 pm at the St Anthony Parish in Tigard, Oregon.

CFC-FFL would like to offer this free seminar to bring forth a very special renewal of faith in Jesus and strengthening of the Christian Family. This CLS is for married couples, single parents, divorcees, separated, widows & widowers and adult singles.

If you're interested and want to know more details about this CHRISTIAN LIFE SEMINAR and the CFC-FFL Ministry, please send an email to cfcffl.oregon@gmail.com or call:
Rolly & Arcie Perez - 503-9974086
Chris & Marissa Leung - 503-6420225
Tep & Carol Lofamia - 503-6249031
George & Issa Romero - 503-6101029
Mark & Deena Creamer - 503-8444916

Peñafrancia Festival - Acknowledgements

5th Annual
Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia
at Holy Trinity Parish
13715 SW Walker Rd,

Beaverton, OR 97005

http://www.h-t.org/

On Saturday, September 19, 2009
Living Rosary at 10:30 AM

Mass at 11:00 AM
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MAIN CELEBRANT

Rev. Cary Reniva (Sacred Heart Church, Medford, OR)

CONCELEBRANTS

Rev. Maro Escano (St. Mary Parish, Eugene, OR)

Rev. Beda Martinez (St. Michael Church, Libmanan, Camarines Sur, PI)

Rev. Tony Ong (St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, OR)

Rev. Dave Gutmann (Holy Trinity Parish, Beaverton, OR)

DEACON OF THE WORD

Rev. Mr. Ysrael Bien (Resurrection Church, Tualatin, OR)

DEACON OF THE EUCHARIST

Rev. Mr. Joey Frez (St. Cecilia Church, Beaverton, OR)

CROSS BEARER

Martin Sangil

CANDLE BEARERS
Alexandra Llamas - Sebastian Santos

LECTORS

Kevin Manahan - Gigi Cruz

PETITION READERS

Jona Ness - Jason Bautista - Marivic Carington

Myrna Quirimit - Camille Badua - Ronald Turiano

GIFT BEARERS

Lace Macapinlac - Justine Mallari
Lionel & Terry Faustino - Butch & Tess Zaragoza
Jack & Janet Surban - Jun & Emma Turiano

Lily Valencia - Norma Dumanon
Rocielle Perez - Jessica Lopez

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Franz Mallari - Gabriel Mallari

GREETERS

Raquel Naval - Cecile Agamata - Karen Joy - Heather Nungester
Maricris Torrez - Cheryll Mcanulty - Vanessa Bradley - Susan Gaarenstroom

WELCOME REMARKS

Lorenzo Rivera

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Vee Porter

MT. ANGEL SEMINARIAN CHOIR

Director, Manolito Jaldon JR

Francisco Bringuela, Clyd Jesalva, Angelo Te, Rence Argulles, Ruben Arocan, Raj Derivera, Fredhilito Gucor, Joseph Malinis, Jeremy Santos, Joshua Sia, Carlo Tejano, Alfred Guerrero, EJ Resinto

LIVING ROSARY

Karo Bearers: Niel Turiano, Paolo David, Ricky Porter, Christopher Usi

Leader: Martha Cabrera

Chaplet: Cami Duenas, Kasi Gaarenstroom, Alicia Holz, Jennel Baysa, Theresa Duenas,
Raina Smeaton

First Mystery: Andrea Macalalad, Calvin Mcanulty, Justin Mcanulty, Edward Cruz, Diane Craven, Spencer Poulin, Jeriah Marquez, Jed Lambino, Jordan Lambino JJ Mateer, Alec Torrez

Second Mystery: Ivy Soriano, Alex Lacandazo, Jordan Lacandazo, Aries Valenzuela, Isabel Ermita, Patrick Gorman, Angela Soriano, Mel Comoda, Diane Nunag, Ryland Nunag, Reece Takayama

Third Mystery: Jucel Erroba, Jeremy Erroba, Christine Catimbang, Mark Turiano, Nonilo Turiano Jr., Rebecca David, Drake Dana, Karina Ness, Dominic Russell, JR Russell, Rachel McWhiter

Fourth Mystery: Manette Turiano, Maria Naval, Claire Wong, Denyse Gallardo, Justin Manahan, Danielle Llamas, Jolen Querido, Angelica Querido, Krista Lucas, Ellaine Dacanay, Andrea Arada

Fifth Mystery: Jezeth Zaragoza, Anna Bonifacio, Vanessa Remines, Jason Carrington, Stephen Sangil, Josiah Snyder, Miciah Snyder, Matthew Stevenson, Faith Gaviola, Alan David, Natalie Kashoro

Arts & Environment: Franz Mallari, Nick Naval, Ben Agamata, Reynold Turiano, Lorenzo Rivera

Liturgy Ministry and Volunteers: Monette Mallari, Raquel Naval, Franz Mallari, Vee Porter, Lorenzo Rivera, Diana Duenas, Emily Macalalad, Lizza Lambino, Marivic Carrington, Cecile Agamata, Belen Turiano, Hayrin Kemper, Merla Macapinlac

Reception Team and Volunteers: Norma Dumanon, Belen Turiano, Emma Turiano, Lily Valencia, Lilian Fabricante, Lilia Fabricante, Connie Rose, Melissa Catimbang, Tess Hoagbin, Elsie Dana, Vicky Funderburk, Regulo Fabricante, Ernie Dumanon, Noel Catimbang, David Hoagbin, Reynold Turiano, Ben Valencia, Nonilo Turiano, Franz Mallari, Nick Naval, Reynold Turiano, Ernie Dumanon, Jun Turiano, Rodel David, Nelia Smith, Jim Smith

ENTERTAINMENT

Neil Turiano - Master of Ceremony
Hip-Hop Dance
Performance by CFC - YFL

Lace Macapinlac - Rocielle Perez - Daniela Lopez - Jessica Lopez

Alberto Islas - Jachin Encaracion - Ryan Asa

PHOTOGRAPHER
George Funderburk

VIDEOGRAPHER

Lulu Stevenson

Matthew Stevenson

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Ben & Lily Valencia, Franz & Monette Mallari, Ninolo & Nitz Turiano, Noel & Melissa Catimbang, Reynold & Belen Turiano, Marissa Ebareta, Jun & Emma Turiano, Lydia Cabug-os, Antero & Maria Turiano, Lilia Fabricante, Connie Rose, Regulo & Lilian Fabricante, David & Tess Hoagbin, Elsie Dana, George & Vicky Funderburk, Rodel & Elena David, Jim & Nelia Smith, Miriam Leonard, Ernie & Norma Dumanon, Roger & Tess Pimentel, Alfred & Rita Sangil, Jun & Emily Macalalad, John & Lizza Lambino, Ben & Cecile Agamata, Alan & Marivic Carrington, Francis & Edna Ranoa, Nick & Raquel Naval, Scott & Vee Porter, Tess & Butch Zaragoza, Legion of Mary, Ernie & Angela Turla, Lionel & Terry Faustino, Jack & Janet Surban, Maclara Bonifacio, Leonora Pimentel, Tom & Mila Ebora, Carmen Holz, Erasto & Maria Kashoro, Ron & Kim Craven, Randy & Hayrin Kemper, Cynthia Gonsales, Cynthia Cortes, Gigi Cruz, Myrna Quirimit

SPECIAL THANKS
We, the Filipino Community of Holy Trinity Parish are grateful to everyone who worked hard to make our Fifth Penafrancia Festival a success. Through your generous support and presence, this occasion had been a joyful and memorable one. We thank those who provided assistance, food and entertainment for our reception. We acknowledge all the participants in the liturgy of the Mass and for all the children who offered their prayers in honor of our Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Penafrancia, our INA during the Living Rosary. They prayed also for our Archdiocesan Priests in the Portland area as a tribute to the “Year of the Priests.” Our gratitude goes to all the Filipino Seminarians at Mt. Angel Abbey for sharing their gifts of music to our community. We are grateful to Rev. Maro Escano, Rev. Beda Martinez, Rev. Tony Ong and Rev. Dave Gutmann for concelebrating, and to Rev. Cary Reniva our main celebrant, for sharing his wisdom and for guiding our process.

Maraming Salamat Po and God bless us!
VIVA LA VIRGEN!