PARTICIPANTS for the DAMBANA FESTIVAL 2009

First Annual
Dambana Festival

AT THE GROTTO
The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother
NE Sandy Blvd & NE 85th Ave in Portland, Oregon - http://www.thegrotto.org/

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Living Rosary at 2:00PM - Mass at 3:00PM

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CELEBRANTS
Rev. Denish Ma Ilogon, OSM - Rev. Jack Topper, OSM

CROSS BEARER - CANDLE BEARER - CANDLE BEARER
Martin Sangil - Alexandra Llamas - Christine Catimbang

LECTORS
JC Marquez - Christine Ngan

PETITION READERS
Hannah Martines, Adrian Macalalad, Chris Escudero
James Guinto, Fatima Remines, Vince Cao, Welo Rivera

GIFT BEARERS
Michelle Padua
(Frame of Our Lady of Dambana)
Grace Padua (Flowers) Mike Padua
Fides Bonifacio (Bread & Wine) JR Bonifacio

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Justine Mallari, Nicole Usi, Mary Grace Gusso, Karen katigbak

USHERS
Jess Osilla, Ronnie Lim, Conrad,Manuel, Abe Dela Cruz, Mike Moore, Victor Simeon, Mar Aguilar, Gary DeLeon, Lito Saqueton

GREETERS AT THE DAMBANA SHRINE

Hermes Mallari, Designer - Steve Schommer, Builder - Ferdie Sacdalan, Scupture Artist

WELCOME REMARKS - ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Lulu Stevenson - Marivic Tupaz

FIL-COM CHOIR

Co-Directors
Raquel Naval - Tep Lofamia
Pianists/Composers: Lorenz Mallari & Ken Canedo

Jonathan David, Gabe Mallari, Max Mallari, Christopher Usi, Martha Cabrera, Marie Turiano, Joy Turiano, Calvin Canulty, Niel Turiano, DJ Hoagbin, Ryan Asa, Jachin Encarnacion, Paulo David, Tina Leung, Elise Romero, Rocielle Perez, Rachelle Padua, Camille Tupaz, Haya Munoz, Christian Munoz

LIVING ROSARY

Karo Bearers: Byron Kemper, Leeland Kemper, Migui Rivera, Christopher Usi

Leader: Martha Cabrera

Chaplet: Cami Duenas, Benjamin Kemper, Alicia Holz, Jennel Baysa, Therese Duenas, Reina Smeaton

First Mystery: Mikey Brooks, Angelyka Cava, Pam Espiritu, AJ Terrobias, JJ Terrobias, Aaron Rivera, Athena Schuld, Camille Tupaz, Erin San Antonio, Samantha San Antonio

Second Mystery: Danielle Susi, Katie Berame, Benneth Cenita, Jewell Harms, James Menor, Makayla Susi, Argie Domingo, Desiree Cenita, John Menor, Alison Paqui, Kenneth Harms

Third Mystery: Andrea Macalalad, Maria Naval, Iggy Mallari, Reid Jucar, Daryl Jucar,

Joan Lofamia, Jake Lofamia, ellie Olivares, Raven Reyna, Aries Valenzuela, Jashae Salon

Fourth Mystery: Raya Franklin, Jessica Cabauatan, Justin Canulty, Nonilo Turiano, Jr. Christine Catimbang, Mark Turiano, Ira Comia, Iesha Comia, Alison Perez,

Cyrstal Franklin, Josh Schultz

Fifth Mystery: Matthew Gaviola, Faith Gaviola, Abigail Musni, Johanne Musni, Jason Musni, Ralph Musni, Jolene Querido, Angelica Querido, Claire Wong, Janine Carrington, Danielle Llamas

Liturgical Arts: Titay Schommer, Monette Mallari, BJ Katigbak, Ferdie Sacdalan, Lito Saqueton, Tess Pimentel

Liturgy Ministry and Volunteers: Monette Mallari, Titay Schommer, Marivic Tupaz, Lulu Stevenson, Raquel Naval, Franz Mallari, Chris Leung, Marissa Leung, Merla Macapinlac, Annie Maglalang, Derick Maglalang, Diane Duenas, Amy Vincent, Millet Dela Cruz, Emily Macalalad, Cora Franklin, Maryann Gaviola

Reception Team and Volunteers: Titay Schommer, Pia DeLeon, Lou Rice, Jocelyn Escudero, Angela Turla, MaClara Bonifacio, Jane David, Leonor Pimentel, Hayrin Kemper, Byron Kemper, Leland Kemper, Marvy Comia, MaryKay Moore, Marissa Musni, Cora Franklin, Raya Franklin, Crystal Franklin, Adrian Macalalad, Hannah Martines, Karyl Martines, Dionne Alviar, Freddie Escudero, Harlen Rice

Souvenirs

Dolly Specht, Mica Specht, Nanay Pangan, Ken Canedo

Cultural Entertainment
Lulu Stevenson- Master of Ceremony
Marivic Tupaz - OLS Dancers – TINIKLING
Raquel Naval - Fil-Com Adult Choir –Philippine Folk Songs
Maryann Gaviola - Salem Maharlika Dance Troupe – Philippine Folk Dances

Photographer and Videographer

Dennis Mayers

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

Mike & Dolly Specht, Marivic Tupaz, Malou, Amy Vincent, Titay Schommer, Louisa Stevenson, Raquel Naval, Pia DeLeon, Harlen Rice, Lou Rice, Marvy Comia, Hayrin Kemper, Cora Franklin, Amelia Smeaton, Marivic Carrington, Claire Bonifacio, Angela Turla, Jane David, Maryann Gaviola, Cecile Agamata, Emily Macalalad, Chris Leung, Ken Canedo, Franz & Monette Mallari, Leonor Pimentel, Marissa Musni, Tess Pimentel, Lito Saqueton, Ferdie Sacdalan, BJ Katigbak, Salem Group, Legion of Mary, The Grotto

SPECIAL THANKS
We, the Filipino Catholic Community are grateful to everyone who worked hard to make our First Dambana Festival a success. Without your generous support and presence, this occasion would not have been as joyful and memorable as it has been. We acknowledge the generosity of Rev. Jack Topper, OSM and the staff of the Grotto for allowing us the use of this venue and providing for the many needs of this event. We are grateful to Rev. Denish Ma. Ilogon, OSM, and Rev. Jack Topper, OSM for celebrating the mass. Our gratitude goes to the members of the different Filipino organizations and parish communities who have shared their time, talents, and treasures. We thank those who provided assistance, food and entertainment for our reception.

El Shaddai 12th Year Thanksgiving Anniversary

Hello everyone please include to your schedules September 20 - the El Shaddai 12th Year Thanksgiving Anniversary Celebration at St. Ignatius Parish. The celebration will start at 1pm - 5pm and the usual hospitality dinner after. The celebration will be Fellowship & Gathering, Sharing of Gods Goodness to all , Praise & Worship Music. The mass will be concelebrated ,God willing the schedule of our priests will work. Fr. Arnold Gabriel's time is still TBD as well as Fr. Henry Rufo & Fr. Denish Ilogon.

Also the El Shaddai will celebrate its 25th Year in Manila from August 10 - 23rd. God will provide for all those who desire to go home to join the celebration in Manila and the Lord will provide safe trip to all balik-bayans for this festivity.

Fr. Henry Rufo was installed in Rainier Oregon at the Nativity of the Blessed Mother Parish as Pastor. He will also serve as Pastor in St. John de Baptist Catholic church in a nearby parish. We have attended his installation and it was such a blessing and the parishioners were so welcoming and warm. Also, the place is beautiful and magnificent. A place of reminder of God's nature & love for all of us.

Also by the way the Rosary Bowl is coming up soon on October.

Thanks,
Yvette D. Gayomali

MEET THE AUTHOR: KEN CANEDO'S BOOK EVENT

On Wed, July 29, at 7:00pm, at HOLY TRINITY PARISH IN BEAVERTON, our own Ken Canedo will give a special presentation. He will share the story behind his just-published book, “Keep the Fire Burning,” a compelling history of the Folk Mass, the 1960s movement that brought the sound of American folk music to the Roman Catholic liturgy.

There will also be a singalong of the music of Ray Repp, Paul Quinlan, the Dameans, and many other classic Folk Mass composers. Ken’s book was very well received in Chicago at the National Pastoral Musicians convention and this event will allow our parish to relive the fun and excitement of those times. Other parishes on the West Side have been invited. Join us!

DAMBANA FESTIVAL 2009

Fr. Tony needs another car

Dear Friends,

Fr. Tony Ong, our Filipino Chaplain at St. Vincent hospital is in need of another car to drive. The car he drives presently needs to be return to the owner by the end of the month. If you or you know someone who has a spare car he can use, kindly send him an email to afbong@yahoo.com. This will help him to get around in serving our community.

Maraming Salamat Po!

Ken Canedo's New Book - Keeping the Fire Burning

Ken Canedo, our multi talented national artist is not only a well known composer in the catholic church but a wonderful author as well. As you remember, his last CD's titled "DOXOLOGY" to honor the most Holy Trinity was released last winter and the Oregonian Newspaper covered a wonderful story of Ken's love for music. Recently, he has just published a new book, Keeping the Fire Burning, about the development and history of the Folk Mass music in the 60s and 70s. It is enjoyable to read. It brought back many memories of the liturgical changes after Vatican II and the music that evolved during that time. You can order a copy by going to Ken’s website: http://www.kencanedo.com/. Ken will be busy this summer touring in different states to promote his new book. However since he is the residence accompanist at Holy Trinity Parish, Ken will be doing a book signing on Sunday, July 12 after each of the morning masses (8, 9:30 and 11:15) and will also have his CDs available. On Wednesday, July 29 Holy Trinity is hosting a presentation by Ken based on his book followed by a joyous sing-a-long of many of the old Folk Mass songs. All are welcome to participate in this event! Kindly click http://h-t.org/ for directions.

We are truly proud of Ken's accomplishments and grateful for his service to the Filipino Community. We have been blessed by sharing his gift of music and writing.

CFC CONFERENCE SHARING (TRUST IN THE LORD)

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

May the peace of Christ be always with you. Please allow me to share with everyone our recent experience in the the CFC USA 15th Anniversary Celebration held in Baltimore, Maryland this past weekend.

Our plane left Portland at 6 am Friday, July 3rd and Arcie and myself arrived at the Marriot Hotel at around 4:30 pm. We missed the PRO-LIFE SUMMIT earlier in the afternoon wherein the Keynote Speaker was David Bereit, National Director of 40 Days for Life; but were able to start our conference with the Eucharistic celebration presided by His Eminence Justin Francis Cardinal Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia and the Chairman of the Prolife Committee of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Bro Frank Padilla made the Official opening and welcoming remarks and introduced the evening Keynote Speaker who was also Cardinal Rigali. After the closing prayer, the Kids for Family and Life talent show started at 8:30 pm and went on for about an hour. Sometime during the conference, there was a cool artistic dance presentation. What made it really impressive was the full stage video background of an ultrasound with the fetus and the fetal heartbeat. It was announced later on that it was Mary Grace Pinggoy's own womb (Mary Grace is the wife of Ray Pinggoy who leads the US fulltime workers, who helped organize the conference). Ray shared later that he realized that his child was already serving the Lord even while still in the womb!

Saturday started with breakfast at 7 am, Rosary at 7:40 am followed by mass with H.E. Bishop Barry C. Knestout of the Archdiocese of Washington. After the mass, an extremely vibrant praise and worship followed. Bro Frank gave a very inspiring first talk, "God is My Salvation" After his talk, Joe Scheidler, National Director of Pro-Life Action League, who many considers the Father of Prolife activism, spoke about Prolife and CFC's role in it. Then Bro Nani took the stage and asked everyone to take all their check books out for the Evangelization Mission Fund (EMF) which will also help fund our fulltime workers in Latin American countries for the Matrimonios para Cristo. One of the full timers gave his sharing. With Bro Nani's gift for asking money :) and everyone's generous heart, the collection totaled a staggering $32,000 - all in one night! Lunch was served. The 2nd talk, I Will Not Be Afraid was given by Ado Paglinawan. Then the 3rd talk, I Trust as You Walk With Me, was given by Edwin Andrews. The talks ended at 5:45 pm. A formal dinner/ball followed at 7:30 pm.

Sunday, it was breakfast, Rosary, then mass with H.E. Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Archbishop for Military Services in the US, followed by praise and worship. The last talk, My Strength and My Courage is the Lord, was given by CFC FFL Chicago Area Director, Orland Dizon. The Conference closed with an overwhelming spirit of joy through a praise fest. Next Year's Conference will be held in New Jersey.

Baltimore was about 45 minutes drive to Washington DC so we took the opportunity and drove to DC Monday morning with Bro Medel and Sis Marlyn. Took some photos of the National Capitol and Washington Monument. But the best experience was when we were able to visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Sis Bing mentioned the place the day before (a Divine call). Pope Benedict spoke to the US Catholic Bishops at this Shrine during his April 16th visit in the US (photo of papal chair attached). Our original plan was to go to the Basilica first and then other places but the Lord didn't want it that way and boy did I realize how He planned our trip for us, although it really seemed at one time that we were already lost. Before we headed to DC, I printed out a google direction to the Basilica/Shrine from our hotel. We didn't find it because there was a missing information on the driving direction so we ended up going to the Capitol and Washington Monument first. Afterwards, we tried to look for the Shrine again thru google text. We got some driving directions to the place but again was inaccurate so we got lost (where's our GPS when we need it?! :) We decided to head back to Baltimore concerned that we might miss our flight. As we headed back to Baltimore, I surrendered to the fact that we tried really hard to look for the Shrine and that maybe it was not meant to be. We found H/W 295 and started to head back to Baltimore. At one freeway junction, we were again unsure whether to turn left or right - followed my guts and turned left. After a few miles, guess what? ... yes, we found the exit towards the Shrine! I looked at my watch and realized we still have more than an hour to spare so I immediately headed towards the exit to go to the Shrine. Arcie told me later that she was praying intently for guidance so we can find the place.

I got a clear message from this simple incident - The Lord guides our path when we seem to have lost our way. And what was the conference theme? - TRUST IN JESUS.

I've never been inside a Basilica before so this was such a great experience and a true blessing for us. I immediately felt (very strongly) that we were on holy ground once we entered the premises of the Basilica. It was a true blessing and awesome experience for Arcie and myself. Not just the Conference itself but also the little stories and miracles that came with it and we had quite a few. I'll share more at our next General Assembly. I plan to discuss with our governance team on how we may be able to send more delegates next year to New Jersey.

Thank you for your time in reading this email. Special thanks to Bro Medel and Sis Marlyn for helping us make it to this conference. Attached are some photos that we wish to share.

May God be praised and glorified in everything that we do!

Rolly