Friday, July 30, 2010

Brigittine Monks, Dambana Festival & more

Dear Friends & Kababayans,

O’ What a wonderful way to spend a spirit filled weekend! Franz and I along with my two sisters started last Friday by attending the Feast of St. Bridget of Sweden at the Brigittine Monastery in Amity to support our Filipino Monks. Prior Bernard Ner Suquitan along with the two Filipino Postulants, Bro. Marlon and Bro. Angelito welcomed us. Archbishop John G. Vlasny celebrated the beautiful mass and then, blessed their new infirmary. Fr. Ysrael Bien was able to concelebrate along with several priests. The sumptuous food and variety of wines were served during the reception. We brought Philippine dishes to surprise the brother monks and the guests enjoyed it as much also. As you may know the Brigittine Monastery is famous for their Chocolate Fudge. They offered different samples to try and they were all delicious. Their location is very tranquil with wheat farming side by side the road and has a fish pond next to the Priory. It was truly a delight to visit them. If you plan to go to the coast towards Lincoln City, give them a call and stop by. I’m certain they would love to see you. The Brigittine Monastery’s sign on Hwy 18 is big enough, you won’t miss it.

Would you believe that our Filipina Postulant Nun, Sister Agnes Clare at Our Lady of Peace Retreat House professed her vows last Saturday? Bishop Kenneth Steiner celebrated the solemn mass. It was a time of rejoicing for the Filipinos: Fr. Rally Bien, the three Filipino Brigittine monks and several folks in our community witnessed her profession of vows. After the mass, the guests congratulated Sister Agnes Clare who was glowing with joy.

This is truly amazing. The Religious vocation in our community is really growing. Fr. Dave Gutmann of Holy Trinity mentioned two weeks ago that he interviewed three seminarians from the Philippines and he said, “They were all impressive.” He will interview another one in August. These fine young seminarians will serve the Archdiocese of Portland. Last Sunday for the first time I met the four new seminarians: Aniceto Guiriba, Arjie Garcia, Ace Tupazi and Sherwin Belen. They did a pretty good job as acolytes during the Dambana Festival at The Grotto.

Speaking of the Dambana Festival last Sunday, the event was very successful. Even with the hot summer weather, the people endured and avoided the heat by moving to a shaded area during the outdoor mass. The children who prayed the Living Rosary did a wonderful job. The youth and young adult choir sung joyfully under the directions of Ken Canedo and Raquel Naval who did an exquisite job. It was nice to see the teens and the young adults participated in the liturgy as Lectors, Petition Readers and Eucharistic Ministers. The Filipino Servite Brother Vincent served as EM also. The offertory gifts were presented by Simeon & Cording Mamaril, and Steve & Titay Schommer. Fr. Jack Topper welcomed the celebrants and the assembly. Fr. Ysrael Bien proclaimed the Gospel. And Fr. Cary Reniva did an amazing job as he expressed in his homily that the Dambana is not only a symbol of our community but of our deep faith in Jesus as well. During the acknowledgment, Medy Saqueton challenged the assembly to bring additional five guests for our next year celebration. It will be awesome if everyone could do that. After the mass, the refreshments were served at the plaza followed by a fine fellowship. Everyone had a great time. Thank you to our food donors, volunteers, participants and to all who worked hard to make this event a memorable one. You know during the Lord’s Prayer, I was deeply moved when I realized the huge participations of our children in the liturgy. Could imagine how happy our loving God was for bringing our children closer to Him. Let us continue to pray for our children especially the youth that their love for our Lord Jesus and Mama Mary will continue to grow in their hearts.

Enjoying the hot summer weather is what KFC did last Saturday with their Oregon Summer Splash event at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton. Everyone had fun with the marvelous leadership of Manny and Ana Manahan. Click this link http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2010/07/kfc-oregon-summer-splash.html for their report.

If you haven’t read the Catholic Sentinel article about the Filipino Catholic Community here in Oregon, you may click this link http://www.catholicsentinel.org/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=12042&SectionID=10&SubSectionID=82&S=1. I’m glad and grateful that our Filipino Community was featured but regrets that I wasn’t able to talk to Ed, the writer of the article in time for publication. He did a wonderful job but don’t be surprised if there are bits and pieces that were missed quoted in the article like “At Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Filipinos organize the large Epiphany Party.” What Franz & I organized along with the other Filipinos & the Parish Events Ministry is the International Festival, the grand event that happens every year at Holy Trinity.

Did you know that the UST Choir that came to visit us last year and performed in Salem and Vancouver are world champions again -- winner of the Pavarotti Award? Kindly click this link for more info: http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2010/07/ust-choir.html.

Our community continued to serve our marginalized brothers and sisters in Christ at the Faith Café in Beaverton. Last month several members of Couples for Christ prepared the delicious BBQ chicken, baked beans, salad and rolls. The guests enjoyed it and greatly appreciated our community. On August 8th, the Philippine Nurses Association will be serving hamburgers, French fries and fresh fruits. If you would like to volunteer and get to know other folks in the community, feel free to join us. Do you have extra school supplies and want to donate? You may bring it at the Faith Café and we can distribute them to the children of our guests.

CFC – Youth Ministry headed by Gilbert & Maryann Gaviola is having a fundraising event please click this link for more information http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2010/07/cfc-youth-ministry-fundraising.html.

Stay tune, the planning for the feasts of Our Lady of Penafrancia and San Lorenzo Ruiz in progress and the 13th Anniversary of El Shaddai. Mark your calendars.

1. Feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia will be held at Holy Trinity Church, on Saturday, September 18th. Living Rosary will be held at 10:30 AM and Holy Mass is at 11:00 AM - this year will be the 300th Annual celebration in the Philippines. Bishop Kenneth Steiner will be the main celebrant for our festivity here in Beaverton.

2. The El Shaddai 13th Year Anniversary at St. Ignatius, on Sunday, September 19th, from 1-5 PM.

3. The Filipino Pistahan 2010 on September 245h and the 14th Annual Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz on Sunday, September 26th at 2:30 PM will both be held at Our Lady of Sorrows.

God bless and Maraming Salamat Po,
Monette

Kids for Christ Camp Oregon

KIDS FOR CHRIST

...Walking joyfully with the Lord...

July 30, 2010

Dear Parents,

CFC Kids for Christ would like to invite your children (ages 4-12) to a combined Junior/Senior Kids Camp. The purpose of this camp is to bring the children closer to Jesus and develop good friendships with their brothers and sisters from Kids for Christ and Youth for Christ as they play games, share experiences and entertain one another in a wholesome Christian environment. In this camp, they will discover and be encouraged to develop their gifts and potential for leadership as they are exposed to their peers and the youth who will be actively serving them as speakers, facilitators, and game coordinators. All the activities will be conducted in a safe and controlled environment and will be well-supervised by CFC parents and volunteers.

The camp is scheduled from August 21 - 22 at the Barview Jetty Campground in Rockaway Beach (directions below). The Junior Kids Camp (ages 4-8) will be on August 21st from 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Senior Kids Camp (ages 9-12) will start at 8:00 a.m. on August 21st and conclude at 1:00p.m. on August 22nd. Registration fee for the Senior Kids camp will be $20 per child ($15 for each participating sibling). Registration fee for the Junior Kids camp will be $10. Last day to register will be on Wednesday, August 18th. Early bird registration will be open until Sunday, August 15th - $8 for Jr. kids and $15 for Sr. kids ($12 for each participating sibling).

Please fill out the attached registration form and email back to us at the addresses below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

God bless,
Bro.Manny and Sis.Ana

cell phone#s: 951-310-9053 (Manny)
951-264-3305 (Ana)
Email: m4manny1@yahoo.com
amana46609@yahoo.com

Driving directions to Tillamook County Parks
(503) 322-3522
Suggested routes
OR-6 W
81.5 mi 1 hour 41 mins
US-26 W/NW Sunset Hwy
92.4 mi 1 hour 57 mins

CFC -Youth Ministry Fundraising


Greetings,

Thinking of not cooking and still want to have a yummy lunch and/or dinner either dine-in
or to go? Lets' have a good deal meals!
Come one ... Come ALL at Panda Express in Sherwood - 21155 Baler Way #113 Sherwood
503 925-0823.
Our thanks to all of you for your time & effort in going all the way to P E in Sherwood.
Your support will be used to help our Youth for Christ for their YFC Conference.

Please find the attached YFC (Youth for Christ) Panda Express Fundraiser
tomorrow Friday the 30th .

Remember to print the flyer and take it with you. This needs to be presented in order for the YFC- Youth for Christ to receive 20% of the purchase. If you can't go to PE @Sherwood, kindly share this with your friends ... Your participation is greatly appreciated. Everything counts.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Shalom,
Gaviola, YFC Parent

P.S. The money raised will be used for the YFC Conference for our Youth For Christ Participants.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

UST Choir

CONGRATULATIONS to UST Choir for winning the most recent Llangollen World Choir competition.

The UST Choir that came to visit us last year and performed in Vancouver are world champions again -- winner of the Pavarotti Award.

Hep, hep, hooray!!!

http://www.ust-singers.com/index_e.html

http://www.llangollen2010.co.uk/en/choir-of-the-world-the-pavarotti-trophy

Here are some of their performances:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYs1p7kvjT4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3-PScclfu0&feature=related

Announcement of Winner:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ06A3x8BS4&feature=related


;) Dolly

KFC Oregon Summer Splash!!!

Walking joyfully with the Lord

KFC Oregon's Summer Splash kicked-off this season's outdoor activities last Saturday. The event featured a variety of games such as Simon Says, Animal Farm, relay and Tug o' War; 3 short workshops about being heroes to the community, Family Values, and Faith; and highlighted by the water play where kids and the youth went on a free-for-all shoot-out using their water pistols and high-caliber super-soakers. Even some adults joined the fun and brought out the kid in them. It was truly heart-warming seeing the bliss on the kids' faces.

Although there were a few areas that still need to be improved, Summer Splash was fruitful and very encouraging. It was well-attended as all but one (sick) of those who we were expecting were able to attend. It attracted several new faces and we hope to see those kids in our upcoming events. All the activities were in line with Kids for Christ's "4-F" principles of freedom, fun, friendly and faith.
We want to thank the parents for allowing their kids to participate in the Summer Splash. And to our Brothers and Sisters, YFC members and the KFC service team, thank you for all your help and tremendous support.

Maraming-maraming salamat.

Bro. Manny and Sis. Ana Manahan

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Dambana Festival at The Grotto and more

Dear Friends and Kababayans,

Hope you are having a great summer. Last weekend, my family and I went camping and put up 13 tents to accommodate my extended families and friends. The immense view of the ocean, the stunning fireworks, and the beautiful music and stories during campfire are some of my favorite things. Everyone had a fun filled weekend.

With that said, this Sunday, July 11th will be the 10th Anniversary of the Fatima Crusade, kindly click this link http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2010/06/10th-anniversary-of-fatima-crusade.html for more details. Also, this Sunday at 6 PM, the Pacific Crest Wind will have Symphony Concert in the Plaza at The Grotto. Click this link http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2010/07/pacific-crest-wind-symphony.html for detailed information.

The 2nd Annual Dambana Festival will be held on Sunday, July 25th, at The Grotto. The festivity will start at 2:00 PM with a Living Rosary, Mass is at 3:00PM, followed by refreshments and cultural presentation. Kindly click this http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2010_06_01_archive.html for more information. There will be 50 plus children (7-12 years) and teens participating in the Living Rosary. We encourage your children to be part of this wonderful event. There will be a rehearsal on July 18th at 2:00 PM at the Grotto. Below are the contact persons for each group in the Portland Metro Area if your kids want to participate.

DMOLF NE - Millette dela Cruz
DMOLF SE – Lydia Skeys
Pinoy IT – JJ Gaerlan
FilAm Friendship Club - Medy Saqueton
Couples for Christ- Ana Manahan

As for the youth and the young adults, we encourage them to be part of the mass. The choir will be composed of youth from different parishes and will lead the assembly with joyful songs. The choir practices will be held on Thursdays, July 15th and 22nd at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria of Holy Trinity Parish. The young adults will proclaim the readings and will serve as Eucharistic Ministers and Ushers.

On the side note, the SF Consular on Wheels will be coming to Eugene during the CFAA Convention on August 13th and 14th, for more information click this link http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2010/07/sf-consular-on-wheels-during-cfaa.html.

Are you interested in joining the Singing Christmas Tree or know someone who is? Please click this link http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2010/06/singing-christmas-tree-2010-auditions.html to get the details.

Ever wonder where our newly ordained priest and deacon are assigned in the Portland Archdiocese. Well, Fr. Ysrael Bien is now at St. Cecilia Church in Beaverton and Deacon Angelo Te will serve at Christ the King Church in Clackamas. As for Fr. Cary Reniva, after his first year at the Sacred Heart Parish in Medford, he moved closer to us and his new assignment is at St. Luke Church in Woodburn. Our community is blessed with priestly vocation. Let us pray for them that the Holy Spirit grant them the gifts of wisdom, humility and love to serve well our loving God and to minister joyfully to His people.

Did you know that the Prior of the Brigittine Priory in Amity is a Filipino? Brother Bernard Ner Suquitan was chosen to lead their community last year. He went back to the Philippines in 2009 and invited 2 fine young men to join their community. Now, the Priory of Our Lady of Consolation has two Filipino postulants, 29-year-old Angelito Genon Brazil and 38-year-old Marlon Peñabler Lamigo. They will celebrate the Feast of St. Briget of Sweden on Friday, July 23rd at 11:00 AM with Archbishop Vlasny as the Presider.

Looking ahead, please save the dates for the upcoming events:

Feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia will be held at Holy Trinity Church, on Saturday, September 18th at 11:00 AM - this year will be the 300th Annual celebration in the Philippines. Bishop Kenneth Steiner will be the Presider.
The Filipino Festival on September 24th thru 26th and the 14th Annual Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz on Sunday, September 26th at 2:30 PM will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows.

Maraming Salamat Po and God bless!
Monette Mallari

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Kids for Christ Summer Splash this month!!!!


Dear CFC Brothers and Sisters,

We are holding a fun-filled summer activity for kids this month. Please see attached flier for details regarding the event.

Thank you.

Bro. Manny and Sis. Ana

The Official Seafood City Seattle Opening Schedule

To all our kababayans in the Pacific Northwest & neighboring areas,

We look forward to having all of you at the opening of Seafood City at the Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, and would like to let everyone know the official schedule:

• JULY 16 (Friday) – soft opening of Seafood City Supermarket (only the market, Grill City and Atlas Cargo will be open at this time). Store Hours: 8 am to 9 pm daily.
• JULY 22 (Thursday) – grand opening of Seafood City Supermarket (only the market, Atlas Cargo, Grill City and maybe Valerio’s Bakeshop will be open at this time). Expect lots fantastic savings, giveaways and surprises! Store Hours: 8 am to 9 pm daily.
• OPENING SOON (but not yet on July 22) – Chowking, Tokyo Tokyo, Jollibee and Red Ribbon. We will keep you posted once we have the dates.

Please pass this information to your family and friends.

See you at Seafood City!

Follow us on facebook for the latest updates: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tukwila-WA/Seafood-City-Seattle/140552729290797#!/pages/Tukwila-WA/Seafood-City-Seattle/140552729290797?v=wall&__a=17&ajaxpipe=1


Sincerely,

Cathy Quien
Seafood City
Marketing and Advertising

Monday, July 12, 2010

FANHS National Conference

Filipino American National Historical Society’s
13th NATIONAL CONFERENCE
July 22-24, 2010
Seattle


It can be said after all the planning and arrangements that the Filipino American National Historical Society’s 13th National Conference Thursday-Saturday, July 22-24, in Seattle will not only be exciting but more so “FANHStastic”!

Some 500 – an educated estimate – from all walks throughout the nation will be on hand at the three-day historical conference at Seattle University. Together they will share with scholars, authors, filmmakers and community researchers Filipino American history and experience with a special focus on the Sixties, Seventies and Eighties, say Timoteo Cordova and Third Andresen, conference co-chairmen.

Conference theme, “A Quest for Emergence: A Retrospective,” will focus on two special segments emerging into the mainstream: “Bridge Generation” with a tribute to the late FANHS’ national president Teresa Jamero, and “Filipino Dance in America” honoring the late dance choreographer-author Reynaldo Alejandro.

Besides scholarly presentations, there’ll be panels, round-table discussions, “how -to” workshops, films, authors reception, exhibits and marketplace display. There’s also an auction at the overbooked Saturday closing dinner.

Yes, the dinner could be “overbooked” because the Campion Ballroom’s 459-seat allocation - if everyone who has said they’re coming - will be filled.

This Saturday (July 24) festive dinner features the former lieutenant governor of California, Simeona (Mona) Viernes Pasquil, as guest speaker. The third-generation Pinay from Sacramento is the first woman - more importantly the first Filipino American - to have become California’s second-leading chief executive.

Also at the dinner will be President Obama’s health care activist in 11-year-old Marcelas Owens.

In attendance not only at the dinner but all during the conference days will be a bevy of Filipino America’s top personalities in literature, arts and entertainment, education, academia, media, community, plus student university governance.

Beginning Wednesday (July 21) - one day before the opening of the conference, a Historical Seattle Bus Tour with two buses will follow a 27-site route. This tour will be followed with a visit to the National Pinoy Archives in the FANHS National Office.

A welcome reception follows in the Immaculate Parish hall with hoe-down Pinoy food. The menu: pigtail adobo, pinakbet, mungo, salmon and venison, desserts with a 150-pound pig to be roasted on-sight for the lechon, courtesy of the FANHS Yakama Valley Chapter.

Thursday will be Authors Reception at Campion, followed by the Philippine Dance Extravaganza in honor of Reynaldo Alejandro in Pigott Auditorium. Among those featured will be the Visayan Youth Rondalla of Kodiak, Alaska, plus the leading Filipinas Performing Arts of Washington State and the Pilipino American Youth Organization (PAYO).

“Dance Down Memory Lane” on Friday will feature famed Seattle-based Primo Kim Villarruz and his band with his 1940s swing, Latin and Blues. Also on the bill is Tamaraw, reconcocting its rock band artisans with 1970s Latin funk. The event, reflecting the history of Filipino American dance bands, in a partial tribute to Terri Jamero. Terri, a FANHS founding charter member, was a fan of the music in the 1940s and 1950s.

This national conference’s co-sponsor is the Seattle University Filipino Alumni Chapter. Other supporters are the Seattle Central Community College’s Continuing and Professional Education, FANHS’ Yakama Valley and Seattle Chapters and Filipino Community of Seattle.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Pacific Crest Wind Symphony


Pacific Crest Wind Symphony
CONCERT IN THE PLAZA

A Benefit for The Grotto

Sunday, July 11, 6 p.m.

Tickets available at the door

$15 adults
$10 seniors and youths

Enjoy the beautiful music of the Pacific Crest Wind Symphony as they perform a benefit concert for The Grotto. The spectacular outdoor setting should make this event a night to remember.

For more info, call 503-254-7371 or email events@thegrotto.org.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

SF Consular On Wheels During CFAA Convention on 8/13-14/2010

The San Francisco Philippine Consulate, Office of the Consul General publicly announced that a reaching-out program known as Consular On Wheels to assist Filipino Americans who wish to apply for dual citizenship, renew or apply for a new passport, and, would avail of any consular services, such as, notarization, filing of affidavits and other legal services, shall be at the River Valley Inn, Eugene, Oregon from August 13-14, 2010.
This event would also include travel and tourism in the Philippines to be introduced by a Representative of the Department of Tourism.And, a five-member staff would assist and help in the processing of applications, and, legal services headed by Consul General Marciano Paynor, Jr. For those who would be applying or renewing Philippine passport, the requirements are: NSO certified birth record or the old passport, 2 x 2 photos(2 pcs.) with royal blue background, application form(which could be downloaded from the SF website, or filing at the site) and other supporting documents to identify the applicant. For dual citizenship the requirements are: Certificate of Naturalization, a US passport, 2 x 2 photo ID(2 pcs.) with royal blue background, NSO certified birth certificate, or Marriage Certificate showing that one of the parents of the applicant is a Filipino. All fees will be known at the site, or please see SF Phil. Consulate's website. As for the latter, the mass oath-taking will be on the night of August 14. Others who wish to personally have one may avail on a case-to-case basis. This event coincides with the convention of the Council of Filipino American Association which will be on August 14. The convention will hold a meeting of all affiliate members and will feature Philippines Cuisine Cooking Lessons, Phillippine Dances, Conflict Management and etc..Registration for this affair is $25 person; $45 for registration and lunch; and, $60 for lunch-dinner-dance, featuring the Manila's Band. Contact Romy Y. Agudelo for ticketing at 503-408-6997 or cell phone 503-452-2180, with e-mail address romya12206@yahoo.com