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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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

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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!

Rosary Bowl NW

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A week without God

Without GOD, our week would be:
Sinday, Mournday, Tearsday, Wasteday,Thirstday, Fightday & Shatterday.
Remember seven days WITHOUT GOD makes One WEAK!!

CFC Youth Foundation for Family and Life Camp

Dear Parents and Family in Christ:

Peace be with you!

CFC-YFL wish to invite your child/children or your friend's children to attend a youth camp on Nov 6, 7 and 8, 2009.

The Youth Camp is the entry point to the CFC-YFL, a youth ministry of Couples for Christ Foundation for Family and Life. It is an experience that will allow your child/children the opportunity to know Jesus Christ in a personal way and build Christian friendships with other young adults both in High School and in College levels. This will be achieved through a program consisting of talks and personal sharing by our young adults, as well as fun-filled activities utilizing the talents and skills of the participants. In the process, it will enable your child/children to develop a deeper understanding of God’s love and set a foundation of unity among peers and as well as a stronger family bond.

The success of this program largely depends on your involvement, especially after the camp. Together we can help support and provide the youth the proper tools in their walk of faith and eventually have that fulfillment that is only found in Christ. In this regard, we would like to invite all parents of the participants, as well as the parents of the CFC youth service team, to join us in fellowship on the last day of the camp, Sunday, November 8, 2009. We will send another email with the time we expect you to arrive at the camp.

The camp fee for participants and members will be $75.00(incl. 4 meals). *Please note only snacks will be served on the first day of the camp. Registration for the youth camp will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. of the first day, which will be Friday, Nov 6, 2009.

Please have your child bring the following provisions:
*Clothes for 2 days
*Sleeping Bag, pillow, blanket and toiletries
*Writing materials such as pen and paper
*Bible
*Snacks will be provided, though they can bring their own.

We are looking forward to seeing you and your child/children at the camp. Any questions or need for additional information, please feel free to contact us. Thank you and God Bless.

In His Service,

Chris and Marissa Leung
CFC - Foundation for Family and Life
Youth Coordinators
(503) 680-9162 / (503) 459-9345

"It does not matter what you are called, but rather what you answer to." MG