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.