Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia

Title: Feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia

Date: Saturday September 18, 2010
Time: Living Rosary at 10:30, Mass at 11:00 AM
Location: Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Street: 13715 SW Walker Road
City State Zip: Beaverton, OR 97005
http://www.h-t.org/

We cordially invite you to the feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. It is celebrated every third Saturday of September. This year festivity in the Philippines will be the 300th Anniversary, click this link for detailed information, http://www.penafrancia.net/. Here in Beaverton, we will hold the celebration on September 18th, 2010 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. As a tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the festivity will start with a Living Rosary at 10:30 in the morning. Bishop Kenneth Steiner will preside the Holy Mass at 11:00. Rev. Ysrael Bien, Rev. Cary Reniva, Rev Tony Ong and Rev. Dave Gutmann will concelebrate. Several Filipino Seminarians at Mt. Angel Abbey will attend the event and will be given special blessings as they begin their new school year. Reception and Entertainment will follow in the cafeteria. Please click this link for direction to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, http://www.h-t.org/?page_id=19.

The feast day is commenced by a novena, nine days of prayers, in honor of Our Lady. On the first day, the novena will be prayed at home and the Image of our Lady will go from house to house until the completion of the ninth day. Click this link for the Novena Prayer, http://www.god-answers-prayers.com/mother_mary_prayers/penafrancia_9days_novena_prayer.

To learn the history of Our Lady of Penafrancia, click this http://www.penafrancia.net/about.html.
For more information, kindly send an email to Franz & Monette Mallari at monette.mallari@gmail.com.
Below is a webclip from the 2009 celebration at Holy Trinity Church in Beaverton.

Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila 2010

Monday, September 6, 2010

KFC Camp Recap

...Walking joyfully with the Lord

Brothers and Sisters,

After weeks of arduous yet exciting planning, the combined Junior & Senior Kids for Christ camp became a reality last August 21-22 at the Barview Jetty in Rockaway Beach, OR.
Recapping the event, Day 1's program included learning KFC praise and worship action songs, fun games which promoted teambuilding, and activities that enhanced creativity and expression, series of talks - - - about God's love, loving Jesus, loving one another, and knowing more about the Holy Spirit; group dynamics, reflections and writing letters to Jesus. Later in the afternoon, the group went on a trek to the beach, and equipped with gloves and plastic bags, picked up empty cans and plastic bottles as part of KFC's "Eco-friendly and Love for the Environment" activity. Afterwards, it was more fun and play on the beach. The kids showcased their agility and speed going through the obstacle course, tested one another's strength in the Tug o' War, and displayed their nimbleness in the crab walk. It was really touching to hear the laughter and see the joy in kids' faces. Then, it was time for building great sand walls and other sand images. At nighttime, everyone gathered around the firepit where the kids enjoyed roasting marshmallows and smores, and simply stoking the fire. After reciting the Holy Rosary, a comedy skit was presented by the Youth For Christ group and the lone Singles for Christ participant; there were music played which was highlighted by the KFC American Idol hopefuls singing their version of Justin Beiber's "Baby". Day 2's schedule of activities started with a huge breakfast and learning another KFC song. Then, everyone went for a walk in the Sand Play area - a challenging huge hill of sand, even for the young and the physically fit. On our way home, we stopped at the Tillamook Cheese factory for some ice cream treat, sampled different flavors of cheese, and an educational tour of the facility where the group was able to view the actual cheesemaking process.
It was a very eventful and fruitful weekend, an experience that will be etched in the minds and hearts of our KFC camp participants for a long time - - - learning more about Jesus while having fun, bonding with parents, siblings and friends; and, getting affirmation that they truely are special and God's little blessings.
KFC Oregon is back!

In Christ,
Bro. Manny & Sis. Ana Manahan

P.S.
View more exciting KFC Camp photos at our http://www.cfcoregon.com/ website.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Thanksgiving Mass of Fr. Joey Frez

You are cordially invited

What: Thanksgiving Mass of Fr. Joey Frez
When: Sunday, September 26, 2010

Time: 10:45 AM
Where: St. Cecilia Catholic Church
5120 SW Franklin Avenue
Beaverton, Oregon


Fr. Joey Frez took his vows to serve the Diocese of Salt Lake City and was ordained by The Most Reverend John Charles Wester to the Priesthood last May 29th, in the Cathedral of Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Click this link for the full coverage of his ordination, http://www.icatholic.org/indstory/2010/06%20June/060410p01a.html20June/060410p01a.html20June/060410p01a.html20June/060410p01a.htmlml. Fr. Joey Frez was very blessed that her Mom and several members of his family came for his ordination (above photo). The Core Team members in the Filipino Community in Oregon and Salt Lake City were delighted and grateful that they were able to attend and participated in the event (photos on the right). Fr. Pat McNamara, the Pastor of St. Cecilia and several of his professors, mentors and collegues at the Mt. Angel Seminary were able to witness the joyful occasion. Prior to his ordination, he served as a Deacon at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. On September 26th, he will celebrate the 10:45 AM Sunday mass at St. Cecilia. The Parishioners and the Filipino Community will host a welcome reception in the Parish Hall right after his Thanksgiving Mass.

The Filipino Seminarians invited Fr. Joey Frez also to celebrate mass at Mt. Angel Abbey in honor of San Lorenzo Ruiz on Monday, September 27th at 10:00 AM. He will be one of the concelebrants during the Feast of San Lorenzo which will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows on Sunday, September 26th, at 2:00 PM

Please come and join us for the celebrations.

People might be surprised to know that I would have felt fulfilled after achieving everything that I wanted in life. But I only felt the satisfaction when I left behind all that I have worked so hard for and followed the call from God. Fr. Joseph Frez

El Shaddai 13th Anniversary


All glory and thanksgiving to our Awesome God!

I invite all of you to attend the Portland 13th year anniversary, to continue searching for Our Light. We heard about Light & healing in Seattle, how we the light and how Jesus sees it. In Portland we will all share & hear how to become children of Light!
Please come and join us honor His Love for all of us on September 19, 2010 at 12:00 noon till dinner. Bro. Cesar Quinto is our preacher and Rev. Fr. Carey Reniva is our main celebrant to joined by Rev. Fr. Henry Rufo our spiritual director and by Rev. Mr.. Jesus Angelo Te, for the celebration of the Holy Mass. ( Sunday mass 4:30 - 5:30 pm) Dinner and Program at 6 - 9 pm.

Portland Chapter loves to see you all! Please join me in inviting friends, families, and different organizations wherein you are connected or forward this attachment . Thanks for your help.
God Bless you all !

Sincerely,
Sis. Yvette Gayomali
Portland, Coordinator
Oregon - Washington Overall coordinator