Faith Cafe 2010 Schedule

FAITH CAFÉ

The Filipino Community has been given an opportunity to serve at the Faith Café, which is located at the First United Methodist Church, on the corner of Watson & 4th, in Beaverton. The building is adjacent to the Beaverton Library. Our community along with the other parishes (St. Pius X, Holy Trinity Parish, St. Cecilia Church, St. John the Fisher Parish, and San Juan Diego Parish) in our vicariate, and the First United Methodist Church serve the least of our brothers and sisters in the Beaverton area and beyond. The board of directors of Faith Café published their 2010 calendar. The table is the new schedule for the different groups in the Filipino Community. Kindly click the table to enlarge it.

Please advise if there are questions / changes with this schedule. If your group is not on the above list and wants to participate, please let me know as well.

By the way, a Food Handler’s Certificate is needed for each group to participate, please check this website – http://ora.org/ to get one. The Faith Café needs a copy of your FHC for their record.

TASKS to be DONE:

1. Prepare a Menu a month in advance for 100 servings. All ingredients will be provided by the Faith Café.

2. On Scheduled Sunday, we need to do the following:

3:30 PM – cooks arrive, need at least 6 people
4:00 PM – setup crew arrive, need 3-4 people
5:20 PM – 15 servers, 2 dishwashers, 2 peacekeeper
5:45 PM – gather volunteers for last minute instructions & prayers
6:00 PM – guests seated & start serving
6:30 PM – start to clean up / wash dishes
8:00 PM – END of SHIFT

It is a humbling and joyful experience to volunteer and serve our least brothers and sisters in need. Thank you so much for participating in this wonderful ministry and for sharing your gifts to the community.

May our loving God continue to bless you and your families!

Maraming Salamat Po!

Online Petition on Maguindanao Massacre

Dear Friends,

I have just read and signed the online petition:"Strike against Impunity, Strike for Peace and Democracy"hosted on the web by PetitionOnline. com, the free online petition service, at: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/Ampatuan/

I personally agree with what this petition says, and I think you might agree, too. If you can spare a moment, please take a look and consider signing yourself.

Peace and justice,

Malou Diaz-Johanson

Happy Thanksgiving

Letter from the President
Dear Friends,

A blessed Thanksgiving to all!

The events of the past few months run the gamut of human experience. In the worst flooding in 40 years, we saw death and destruction, but we also saw kindness, compassion and unfathomable generosity. We saw Manny Pacquaio and CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida bring tremendous honor to our country – one for his prowess in sport; the other for his quiet but determined work to educate children in the poverty-stricken areas of Cavite.

Just a few days ago, we have been confronted with the most despicable crimes in recent memory in the Maguindanao massacre which resulted in the killing of at least 57 innocent Filipinos – unarmed women, lawyers, journalists, and civilians going about their daily lives.

How do we deal with this tragedy of monumental proportions? It was the German poet Rainier Maria Rilke who said, to endure is all. But surely there is more to life than enduring. We celebrate the triumph of spirit that Manny Pacquiao and Efren Penaflorida exemplify. We try to learn from the lessons of Ondoy and Pepeng in order to re-orient our urban planning to take into consideration the limits of development and the need to respect the laws of nature. The recent massacre, we can only hope, will strengthen our resolve to demand accountability from our leaders to end the culture of impunity that political exploitation and warlordism have spawned. Our weapons against such wanton display of power is education, the reduction of poverty, the inculcation of moral values, the strengthening of our democratic institutions, and the election of servant leaders through a truly honest and clean election in May 2010.

In this season of thanksgiving, let us pause for a moment to thank the good Lord for giving us our lives, our family, and all the blessings He has bestowed upon us. Let us also respond to His call to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, educate the children, shelter the homeless. You may wish to visit our website at http://www.af-usa.org/ to choose a project that will feed one child, educate a student, heal a sick person, plant a tree, or provide a home for a family.

Perhaps our individual acts of kindness and generosity, no matter how small, will spark the flame of compassion, of caring, of giving, of sharing, and of loving our fellow Filipinos.

Mabuhay and God bless!

Sincerely,

Victoria P. Garchitorena

President

Ayala Foundation

Christmas Novena Masses in Rainier, Oregon

HELLO EVERYONE AND ALL THE AMERICAN-FILIPINO COMMUNITIES OF OREGON & WASHINGTONN & TO THE WORLD:

PEACE OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE LOVE OF GOD BE WITH YOU ALL!!!

I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO COME TO OUR SIMBANG GABI OR THE NINE DAYS CHRISTMAS NOVENA MASSES, THAT IS, DECEMBER 16 THROUGH DECEMBER 24 (WHICH INCLUDE YOUR OWN MIDNIGHT MASS IN YOUR OWN PARISH YOU BELONG). THIS IS OPEN TO ALL: MULTICULTURAL PARTICIPATION AND EVEN CHURCH TRADITION. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE SOME OTHER SUGGESTION AND OTHER SPONSORSHIP OF THE DAY.

I WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOU IN OUR PROGRAM. I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST OF THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND PREPARATION OF ADVENT AS FRUITFUL AND JOYFUL!

LET US PRAY FOR THE PEACE AND HARMONY IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND PARISHES.

JESUS CHRIST IS ALWAYS WITH US.

REV. FR. HENRY RUFO
PASTOR
NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST (MISSION)

FilCom Advent Schedule and more ....

Dear Friends and Kababayans,

Hope you are keeping yourselves warm and healthy!

A week from Thursday, most of the people in our nation will celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday with families and friends. This is the proper occasion for everyone to give thanks for all the good things that God has showered in our lives. To show our gratitude, make sure to take time and whisper in the silence of our hearts how much we are grateful and love God. It usually brings contentment, peace and joy in our souls. At Holy Trinity, we usually celebrate mass at 9:00 am on Thanksgiving Day. For directions, click http://www.h-t.org.

You may think it is not yet time for Christmas carols, but two weeks ago, we watched an exceptional “Winter Magic Concert” of Janet Chvatal and Marc Gremm at Holy Trinity. The full house event was inspiring and amazing. Speaking of concert, the Portland Singing Christmas Tree will start their performances the day after Thanksgiving. Heard there are 9 Filipinos who are part of the Singing Christmas Tree and 8 of them, we see in our community events: Raquel Naval, Cecile Agamata, & Jo Cooley from Holy Trinity, Derick & Annie Maglalang from St. Francis, Dolly & Jae Specht from St. Clare, and Louisa Stevenson from Christ the King. About 5 years ago, my oldest son joined the group and since then, we always make a plan to watch it because we enjoy it so much. For more information, kindly click this link http://www.singingchristmastree.org/dates_and_times.html. It is a worthwhile event to watch and you’ll experience Christmas in a more meaningful way. And have you heard of the Mt Angel Seminarians Christmas Concert? It will be held on Saturday, December 12th, at 7:30 PM at St. Clare Parish, 8535 SW 19th Avenue, Portland, 97219. It will be an evening of celebrating the joy of Christmas with songs, stories and prayers. Please click this link for more info http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2009/11/seminarians-christmas-concert.html.

Advent is my favorite time of the year. Preparations are on the way for our Advent celebrations. You are cordially invited to celebrate the Simbang Gabi – Christmas Novena Masses starting on Tuesday, December 15th, at 7:00 PM, at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton. The culmination of the Christmas Novena masses will be celebrated by Bishop Kenneth Steiner on December 23rd and will have a short Christmas program. Several priests from the Archdiocese of Portland have generously given their time to preside during the liturgies. In the Eastside of the metro area, the Simbang Gabi will be held at St. Therese Church in Portland. Like last year, the Filipino Servite Priest at The Grotto, Fr. Denish Ilogon will be the main celebrant for all the masses. Please click this link http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2009/11/simbang-gabi-christmas-novena-2009.html for detailed information.

The Filipino Community in Salem holds monthly Filipino Masses at St. Vincent Catholic Church every last Sunday of the month at 5:00 PM. On November 29th, the First Sunday of Advent mass will be celebrated by Rev. Henry Rufo and on December 27th, the Feast of the Holy Family will be held. For more info, click this link http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2009/11/pilipino-mass-first-sunday-of-advent.html

Looking ahead below is a list of other events going on in our community and you’ll find more information on our website http://filcomevents.blogspot.com

Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 - 5:00 PM - Pasko Na Naman / Fil - Am Clark County

Saturday, December 12, 2009 – 4:30 PM - FilAm Friendship Club Christmas Party

Saturday, January 16, 2009 -11:00 Am – Feast of Santo Nino de Cebu @ Mt. Angel Seminary. We practice for the Sinulog Dance on Sundays, November 8th, 15th, 22th, 29th and January 10th, from 4:15 PM to 6:00PM, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. All are welcome. Come and join us. For directions, click http://www.h-t.org.

Thank you for your continued support to our community events.

Wishing you a beautiful day! Maraming Salamat Po!

God Bless, Monette

Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto

Don’t forget the Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto. Friday, November 27th through Wednesday, December 30th. For more information, please click this website, http://www.thegrotto.org/index.php/christmas.

Wishing you all well!

Fr. Jack, OSM

Advent Retreats from Our Lady Of Peace Retreat House

From the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows

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NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER RETREATS AT OUR LADY OF PEACE RETREAT


PRE-ADVENT RETREAT

Just a reminder that we have a weekend retreat with Discalced Carmelite Priest, Fr. Christopher LaRocca. The theme of this retreat is: "Thy Kingdom Come: Christ the King of Merciful Love"

This retreat will begin this weekend, November 20 - 22, 2009 with dinner at 7:00PM ending with Lunch on Sunday.

Please come join us or let others know about this peaceful and contemplative retreat.

MILITARY AND VETERAN'S RETREAT FOR MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILY MEMBERS

This retreat is December 4 - 6, 2009 at Our Lady of Peace Retreat with Fr. Michael Drury. The theme is: "Trampling down our foes, Psalm 108:14; A Healing Retreat for Military, Active Duty, Retirees, Veterans and Family Members."

The retreat will begin with dinner at 7:00PM on Friday and ends with lunch on Sunday.

***Scholarships are available.

ADVENT DAY RETREAT

Come rest and pray with Fr. Dave Gutman as he presents: "The Days are Coming - But do not be Afraid."

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 9:00AM to 2:00PM with registration beginning at 8:00AM. Fee is $25.00 which includes the program and lunch.

PROMOTERS NEEDED

Campaign for 40 Parishes!

Please help us as we gather promoters from 40 Parishes in the Archdiocese to help Our Lady of Peace Retreat with promotion of our weekend retreats, day retreats, special events, private retreat accommodations, and our various ministries.

If you or someone you know is interested in the ministry of promoting retreats, contact Tina Ryan at tinaryan@olpretreat.org.

Simbang Gabi - Christmas Novena 2009

The Filipino Community cordially invites you to join in their celebrations.

What: Christmas Novena Masses - Simbang Gabi
When: December 15th through the 23rd 2009
Time: 6:30 PM - Rosary
7:00 PM - Holy Mass
Where: Holy Trinity Catholic Church

13715 SW Walker Road

Beaverton, OR 97005

http://www.h-t.org/

Light Refreshments will follow after each mass in the Fireside Room and in the Cafeteria on the 23rd.

Several Priests from the Archdiocese of Portland, including Fr. Dave Gutmann have generously volunteered their time to preside during the liturgies. Bishop Kenneth Steiner will celebrate the Mass on Wednesday, December 23rd for the culmination of the Simbang Gabi. Christmas Novena is one of the best-loved and most celebrated traditions in all parts of the Philippines.

For more information, please call Franz & Monette Mallari at 503-848-6919, or check the Novena Schedule.

2009 Christmas Party Invitation

Hi members and friends,

It is with joy and excitement for the children that we invite you to the annual Christmas program. Invite your extended family and friends. Last year our best reward was seeing awe in the children’s eyes as they saw Santa Claus coming out of the glass elevator of the Cafeteria Mall of PCC. Let the children experience once more the wonder of Christmas.

The two attachments say it all.

Lito and Medy Saqueton

Pasko Na Naman 2009

It is PASKO NA NAMAN – much awaited annual Christmas dinner dance of the Filipino American community. See attached flyer. Food, fun, fellowship – dancing, music (LIVE BAND), prizes, games. At the Vancouver Hilton. See you there.

Call Vivian 360-574-6275.
Eric

40 Days for life on KBVM

Dear KBVM friends - I wanted to let you all know KBVM will air a portion of the 40 Days for Life BELIEF web that was hosted live on Monday, November 9th. We will air 60 minutes of the program tonight on Wed Nov 11th from 6 - 7 pm and re-broadcast the special on Wednesday, Nov 18th from 6 - 7 pm. We will air the second half of the program on Sunday, Nov 15th and Sunday, Nov 22nd at 6 - 6:30 pm. You can be updated on more 40 days for Life Campaign news at www.40daysforlife.com or the special at
http://www.instantteleseminar.com/?eventid=9888195

Please pass along to your 40 days for life friends and family,

God Love you,
Dina Marie Hale, KBVM program director

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Funeral Service for Norma Margaret (Mae) Europa

Dear Friends,

Happy autumn! This afternoon, looking through the windows, it always amazed me on the beauty of the colorful autumn leaves on the trees in our backyard. The birds were devouring the left over fruits on the branches of the trees as though they were feasting. They flew in different formation as though they were putting a show just for me. I bet, they were also singing and praising our loving God with all the tweeting I heard in the pleasant atmosphere. We are so blessed to have four seasons in the northwest.

About two weeks ago, one of the Carmelite nuns visiting from the Philippines was in such awe when I brought her at The Grotto. Even though the climate was a little cold for her, she enjoyed the scenery because of the lovely landscape, the tall pine trees, and the colorful leaves. Everywhere we turned, the view is like what you see on the postcards. The little fog here and there and the rays of the sun peeking through, it felt so serene like in heaven and we could not help but to give praise and glory to our God.

In the calmness of our souls sometimes there are tragedies that come in our ways. One of the young adult parishioner at Holy Trinity passed away a week from this Friday. Norma Margaret Europa is fondly known as Mae by everyone. She is the youngest child of MarJoe and Helen Europa and RJ is her only brother. Mae is every parent’s dream as a daughter. She is pretty, loving, very active, has a joyful spirit and most of all she has a strong faith. Her untimely death shocked everyone in her family. She graduated from Aloha High School last year and just turned 20 years old two days before she died. Her funeral service schedule is as follows:

Norma Margaret (Mae) Europa’s Funeral Service Schedule

Viewing and Rosary – 6:30 PM
Friday, November 6, 2009
Pegg, Paxon & Springer Funeral Chapel
4675 SW Watson Ave
Beaverton, OR 97005

Viewing – 8:30 AM
Holy Mass – 9:30 AM
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
13715 SW Walker Road
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
http://www.h-t.org/

Our heartfelt condolences to the Europa family!

Please come and attend any of the service above to show our support. We appreciate it if you could pass on the information to those who may know the family.

"Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen"

God Bless,
Monette

Sto Nino / Sinulog Festival at Mt. Angel Abbey

The seminarians are now preparing for the feast of Santo Nino at Mt. Angel Abbey. The festivity will be held on Saturday, January 16th, at 11:00 AM. Last Year, the large attendance of our kababayans from different parts of Oregon filled the Damian Center. To our surprise, the Sinulog performance was a big hit. With popular demand, the seminarians at Mt. Angel Abbey are requesting the presence of the Sinulog performers to make another offering dance for the feast of our beloved Santo Nino. The practices for the Sinulog will be on Sundays, November 8th, 15th, 22th and 29th, from 4:15 PM to 6:00PM, at Holy Trinity Catholic church. Since December is a very hectic month for everyone, will skip the practices and it will resume on Sunday, January 10th the same place and time. Kindly click this link http://www.h-t.org/ for directions.

For more information about the feast of Santo Nino, kindly click this link http://mas-filipinos.blogspot.com/

Pilipino Mass - First Sunday of Advent

Seminarians Christmas Concert

For more information about the feast of Santo Nino, kindly click this link http://mas-filipinos.blogspot.com/