Funeral Service for Felisa Bernarte Guinto "Imang Eling"

My dear friends,

As you already know, my mother Felisa Bernarte Guinto passed away, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 at 7:33 pm. Thank you all for all the love and support extended to our Dearest Mom and her family during this sad and difficult time.

The following are the schedule for her funeral service:

· Thursday & Friday, December 9 & 10, 2010

Viewing 1:00PM - 9:00PM, Rosary @6:30PM, Mass @ 7PM

Fir Lawn Memorial Center

1070 West Main Street

Hillsboro, OR 97123

· Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010

Funeral Mass @11:00 AM, Rosary @10:30 AM

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

13755 S.W. Walker Road

Beaverton, OR 97005

Interment following at Finley-Sunset Hills Memorial Park

6801 S.W. Sunset Highway, Portland, OR 97225

Reception after burial will be at China Bay Restaurant

13281 S.W. Canyon Road, Beaverton, OR 97005

Please include our mom Felisa in your prayers and her family. May the Good Lord give our family comfort and strength during this tough time. May the soul of our mother Felisa Bernarte Guinto rest in peace and let your perpetual light shine upon her...

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.

Mina Guinto Tahayeri

Simbang Gabi 2010 - Westside Schedule

Christmas Novena Masses - Simbang Gabi will be held at Holy Trinity Parish, from December 15^th through the 23^rd, 2010, at 7PM,except on Saturday, December 18^th,the celebration of mass will begin at 5:30 PM to include the parish community in our festivity.

Rosary will precede a half an hour before mass.

Bishop Kenneth Steiner will preside on Thursday, December 23^rd for the culmination of the Novena.

Simbang Gabi continues to be a significant moment where it strengthens the relationships among family members and a time to reinforce our faith in God. This is a special time when we feel the loving presence of our Lord and a spiritual preparation for Christmas. Our preparation for Christmas is a sign of our love for our God. And the sign of God’s love for us is the birth of His son. Our longing, our preparation for his birth is indeed an awesome gift from God! Stay Awake! Let's open our hearts to welcome his coming in our lives. O come, O come Emmanuel!

For more information, please call Franz & Monette Mallari at 503-848-6919

Simbang Gabi 2010 - Eastside Schedule

Please invite all family/friends and other parishioners to come and join us as we prepare for the the Lord's coming. Our main petition for this year's novena Masses is to build the St. Therese house for a poor Filipino family through Gawad Kalinga. The collections from the first and last Simbang Gabi Masses will go toward this goal. We hope that everyone will share what they can. Please remember that any donation will be tax deductible and acknowledgement will be sent by Gawad Kalinga.

We would like to invite you to the December 23rd potluck in the Parish Social Center, right after the Simbang Gabi Mass, where we can all celebrate Christ's coming with Filipino Christmas songs and lots of kakanin.

Thanks and God bless,

St. Therese Simbang Gabi committee

Simbang Gabi 2010 - Rainier, Oregon

MY DEAREST FRIENDS IN JESUS CHRIST

PEACE TO ALL OF YOU.

I cordially invite you and your extended friends to join with us in our Second Year Nine Days Christmas Novena Masses in Rainier Oregon. We are so grateful to all the Sponsors for this year 2010. Without you, the success of last year will be a great demand although it is a sacrifice to do all these nine days.

I will pray to God, our Lord Jesus Christ and with His angels that the weather will really be the best and all the wheels of your tires will be graced and will be guided by the angels of the Lord.

God bless you all and Have a Merry Merry Christmas to each and everyone.

In Jesus Christ and Mother Mary,

REV. FR. HENRY RUFO

Cinelayan Film Festival

Imagine this: every year in Portland, our community with our fellow Oregonians gather to celebrate much of what is beautiful, heartbreaking, intelligent, enduring, tragic,surprising, resilient and inspiring in the Filipino culture as seen and as imagined by outstanding Filipino filmmakers. There are few events and venues in the country that attempt to do this, let alone a smaller city – but how cool would it be to have one in Portland!

It can’t happen without you.

It can’t happen without the support and love of our community coming in droves with family and friends. If we are to build a high-quality community cultural event that shows Filipino films in Portland theaters, than we need to show that there’s a demand for it.

If you believe in this vision, we could use your help:

· Pledge to come to Cinelayan 2010 on Dec 17th with showtimes at 3pm, 6pm (5:30pm reception)

· Invite 3 family and friends to join you

· Email the poster announcement to your network of friends and colleagues; post the poster at work, church or your favorite hang-out

Like all of you who serve our community, our volunteer planners organize Cinelayan out of love. We are motivated by the strong desire to see a piece of ourselves, the best of our culture, celebrated in Portland and contributing to the vibrant multicultural scene. We are excited to share with you what gems we found this year.This year, we are strongly supported by many who have shown faith in this effort: Philippine Chamber of Commerce of Oregon (PACCO), ABS-CBN International and West Coast Bank. We humbly ask for your support as well.

See you at the movies,

Aimee, Katrina, Jessie & Welo

2011 FPACC Convention planning meeting

Greetings,

In case you have not heard I’m very proud to announce that the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon (PACCO) has successfully won the bid to host the 2011 Bi-National Federation of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce Convention (FPACC). As this process moves forward and we begin the planning process I wanted to extend an invitation to all the friends of the chamber, our members, board of directors and other local chamber of commerce’s to participate in the planning.

This meeting request is being set with very short notice and I understand if you aren’t able to attend but I believe that inviting all of you to participate in the planning process will help guarantee a great convention that is tailored to the needs of all Oregonian and encourages local participation from the members of our community.

We are actively recruiting folks that would like to get involved so please share this with anyone that you might think would be interested.

Please RSVP!

Thanks,

Jason Lim

PACCO Board of Director

Cell: 503-351-5016

December 7 (Tuesday) - Committee Meeting for Portland FPACC Convention

Venue: The Asian Reporter Newspaper Conference Room,

922 N Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR 97217
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Contact: Jason Lim (503) 351-5016
PACCO members/friends who are interested to help out for this national convention are welcome to attend this committee meeting. FPACC (Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce) a national organization headquartered in California and boasting a national network with 42 chapters and over 5,000 companies is planning to have their convention here in Portland. The event is expected to draw a lot of visitors from out of state and from the Philippines, and help generate revenue for tourism here in Oregon. We are also working with the Travel Portland for this event.

Feast of Santo Nino 2010

Salem Fil-Am Monthly Mass - Holy Family

FilAm Clark Pasko 2010

It’s here again and it’s Pasko Na Naman! It’s going to be a blast. Come join us at the Sheraton at the Airport, December 11, Saturday, at 6 pm. Fil-AM Clark County continues long-running tradition, to help the community celebrate the season.

Please see attached flyer.

Also, forward this email to your friends.

Please call Vivian (360-574-6275) for tickets, or email, evcntadeo@msn.com.

Eric & Vivian

GK News

GLOBAL NEWS

Gawad Kalinga founder promotes GK’s concept & vision in Toronto

Ugnayan.ca

The major direction of Gawad Kalinga is to look at the poor in the Philippines with respect and justice and at the same time, to build more houses for the poor for the next years to come, according to Antonio M. Meloto, GK's founder. Meloto who was in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on October28 to October 29, 2010, said that the rich and wealthy people in the country are now starting to embrace the poor by donating lands for the Gawad Kalinga for which houses will be constructed for the people families…

Wealth in Canada

www.gk1world.com

Every time I open my blackberry -- which friends say is most of the time -- I am now reminded of the abundance of a laid back country where it came from which for so long has only been for me an appendage of their powerful and more flamboyant neighbor in North America. My latest addiction, I just found out, is from Waterloo, Canada…

LOCAL NEWS

GK villages in Iloilo to hold 1st X’mas tree

usnewslasvegas.com

Nine Gawad Kalinga (GK) villages will be spruced up for the Christmas season with the holding of the 1st Iloilo Gawad Kalinga (GK) Mabuhay Design Contest. The contest aims to promote the 5K values of GK Mabuhay, namely, Kagandahan, Kayamanan, Kapamilya, Kasiyahan, and Karangalan; promote GK awareness for all; and to intensify unity among “kapitbahayans” (neighborhood).The contest organizers held their initial meeting last Nov. 8 in the presence of provincial First Lady Cosette R. Defensor.The contest involves the making of a Christmas tree to be displayed in the prominent area of the respective GK villages…

BLOGS

Hecky: The Genius is My Hero

www.gk1world.com

In my amazing journey I am blessed to walk with heroes every day. Their company keeps me happy, sustains my energy and lights my way. Daily I am inspired by the constancy of this caring and doing army of countless country-lovers, hope-weavers and dream-builders in GK, ordinary citizens without claim to immense power, vast property or money, armed only with the audacity not to accept poverty as their shameful legacy and the integrity not to embrace corruption as the way to scandalous prosperity. One stands out among many -- Hector Villanueva or simply Hecky to me…

Later... Later

www.gk1world.com

I met Hecky in May 2008 in San Diego. Our shared passion for Gawad Kalinga and our adoption journey made our paths cross many more times in the last 30 months. Hecks, thank you for being the person that you were… you are an inspiration to me and so many others. You took the road less traveled and in the process, you made the people around you better versions of themselves. Yours is a life well lived. You so generously shared yourself with everyone. You challenged us, high school Batch 85, to blaze the trail and make our mark in the building of our nation. You used your God-given talents so well in all your endeavors for the environment, our country, and the world…

Gawad Kalinga: On Being Moved

www.gk1world.com

Currently a bum droning in the quarter-life crisis hive, I tagged along with my GK-community nurse friend, Carmz Lopez, with the objective of wanting to help build roofs and paint walls. As a first-time builder, together with the other 150+ volunteers, we stowed away with our heavy bags, camp gear, and likely a few doubts on how safe the place is or if we could really finish building the roofs. Those paraded our minds on board the 12-hour road trip to Tumauini, and then we fell asleep…

Pagninilay

www.gk1world.com

Oktubre 23, sa nakaugaliang libangan ay magdamag ako sa harap ng “computer” habang nagf-”facebook”. Sa aking paglilibot-libot sa mga pahina, nakita ko ang isang imbetasyon. Mula ito sa Gawad Kalinga at tungkol sa gaganapin na “Rebuild” sa bayan ng Tumauini, Isabela. Matagal ko na gusto sumali sa Gawad Kalinga, nagustuhan ko ang ginagawa ng GK para sa ating mga kababayan. Ang tanging alam ko lamang sa Gawad Kalinga noon ay magtatayo ng mga kabahayaan at gagawa ng komunidad para sa mga mahihirap nating kababayan…

Build homes and help build lives. Be there at the Bayani Challenge 2011 from April 4 to 9 in Banatayan Island, Cebu.

Reflecting on your Gawad Kalinga journey lately? Send us your thoughts and insights and write about your GK Activities, GK Heroes, your GK Community and the GK Events in your area, province or region. Email to info@gk1world.com and let us share the good news to the world!

JOIN US and START BUILDING: www.gk1world.com

Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ GawadKalingaHQ

Follow us on Tumblr: gawadkalinga.tumblr. com

Add us on Facebook: Gawad Kalinga (Official Page)

Get a twibbon: http://twibbon.com/ join/Gawad-Kalinga-2.

Salem Fil-Am Monthly Mass - First Sunday of Advent

YOU ARE ALL INVITED ...
Please come and encourage your whole family and your friends to celebrate the 1st Sunday of Advent Season in the monthly Fil-Am Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church,1010 Columbia St. NE, Salem, OR 97301

November 28, 2010

4:00 pm - Divine Mercy Recital with the DMOLF Group & all

5:00 pm - Holy Eucharist Celebration
Fr. Ysrael Bien, Main Celebrant
& Fr. Henry Rufo, Concelebrant

6:00 pm - Reception will be follow after the mass.

Thank you to the CFC-YFC-KFC & HANDMAIDS of the LORD for sponsoring the Fil-Mass in Salem for the month of November.

For more info send email to maryanngaviola@hotmail.com

SANTO NINO - SINULOG 2011at MT. ANGEL

Dear friends,

In preparation for the SINULOG FESTIVAL at MT. ANGEL on January 15, 2011, below (also attached) is the schedule of practice for the Sinulog Dance as part of the Procession.

SANTO NINO CELEBRATION “SINULOG 2011” – MT. ANGEL
SATURDAY, JAN. 15, 2011
SCHEDULE OF PRACTICE for SINULOG DANCE PROCESSION
VENUE: Holy Trinity Parish, 13715 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton, OR 97005

November 6, 2010 (Saturday), 1:30 – 5:00 PM Fireside Room.
Please be present on this first meeting & practice, one topic to discuss will be the costume.
Your input is very important to come up with a costume that majority may choose. We will meet at the Fireside Room inasmuch as there will be an Auction at the Cafeteria on this date.

November 13, 2010 (Saturday), 1:30 – 5:00 PM Cafeteria

November 20, 2010 (Saturday), 1:30 – 5:00 PM Cafeteria

November 27, 2010 (Saturday), 1:30 – 5:00 PM Cafeteria

January 8, 2011 (Saturday), 1:30 – 5:00 PM Cafeteria THIS IS THE FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL!

Note: There will be no practice during the month of December due to the Holidays
when everyone is busy, so please make sure to attend the above scheduled practices.

Adults and kids are encouraged to participate and experience this Filipino cultural.
It's the same day that Sinulog "Pit Senyor" is celebrated in Cebu, Philippines.
in honor of the miraculous infant Jesus,Santo Nino.

The Sinulog prayer-dance will be under the direction of Rudy del Rosario, Artistic Director, Teatro Bagong Silangan.

Please pass on this email to your friends and family so they can join with us. The more, the merrier, the longer will be the procession.

Pit Senyor!!!

Any questions, please contact:
Vanessa 503-626-9460, Monette 503-848-6919, Rudy del Rosario 503-771-9701

A good read about Tony La Vina

Friends and Colleagues,

On Friday, November 5, Filipinos for Good Governance are hosting a special event with Dr. Tony La Vina as special guest and speaker and you are invited!

Dr. La Vina is a teacher,thinker, lawyer, social entrepreneur and human rights and environmental advocate who now serves as Dean of the Ateneo School of Government of the Ateneo, Jesuit University in the Philippines. He will be here on Friday to share with all of you some of his insights and experiences on good governance and how people like us can be deeply engaged in the future of our countries beyond politics alone. He will also provide us, Filipino or not, a perspective of the Philippines struggle to move out of poverty and the role of social responsibility and good and ethical governance to make the former happen. His passion for climate change, human rights, ethical leadership and social entrepreneurship will surely make him touch on these issues and from which we could learn a lot.

Tony graduated from Xavier and Ateneo Universities (undergraduate and graduate studies), Univsersity of the Philippines (Law) and Yale University (graduate studies in Law). He is married andhas 3 sons and they live in the Philippines. A deeply prayerful person, you will witness a person whose faith undergirds and defines all the work he has done so far in his life.

COME and listen to Dr. Tony La Vina and learn a little bit more about his work, the work for change inthe Philippines and the value of good governance in the future of nations.

Below is a web link to a recent article of Tony La Vina in this online magazine in the Philippines. This is a good way to learn his story - from the man himself.

http://www.thelobbyist.biz/perspectives/columns/the_connector/the_joy_of_teaching.html

"Prospects of Good Governance"

NOVEMBER 5, 7:30 pm, St. Therese Catholic Church - Corner of NE 131st and Halsey

Thanks and hope to see you on Friday!

Pia

More on Efren

Thank you so much everyone who support us on this work! Efren and KB have come and gone from Portland, but our work continues...

Many of you now know of Efren Penaflorida because of his win as CNN Hero in 2009. What people don't know is that the work of Efren has been in existence since 1985, and there is actually a BIGGER MAN (in every sense of the word) behind Efren and the entire Dynamic Teen Company. Efren is a 4th generation mentee, who just happened to be the "face" that represents the work of an entire team of young teenagers.

Start here: http://www.youtube.com/user/bonn8586#p/u/3/Qd5JE69KHYE and proceed to watch other videos in this library from "bonn8586" -- you will learn that the work of these children was successful long before Efren stepped up to that podium to receive his award!

Mimi, Cindy, and all others who weren't able to meet Ef and KB personally, I'm hoping we will someday soon invite their entire group to Portland for a longer stay... that's my future goal!

Aguman-Capampangan Mission, maybe you can look into partnering with this group of young advocates -- they need a lot of support for sustaining their work!! Their youngest advocate started literally doing social work at 7 years old, Kez is now 11 and he actually runs the Kariton Klinic, helping children younger than him with hygiene education and first aid.

FANHS -- Theirs is a story worth following, because although they are not Filipino-Americans, these Filipinos are making an impact globally, and I'm so sure that we will be seeing more of them all!

PSU-Kaibigan -- you are the best candidates for TRUE PARTNERSHIP with the Dynamic Teen Company!

CFAA -- maybe we can set aside a true partnership program with both DTC and GK, considering we have direct/reliable/accountable contacts, and these are programs which now have global exposure and validity. These organizations need our guidance, leadership and support for their sustainance... they ask that we are able to assist in long-term partnerships to help alleviate poverty and restore human dignity, not only to our countrymen, but for the rest of the world who are watching and following our lead!

Again here's the link to my complete album on Ef's and KB's visit here:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=570287&id=877410633&l=3c39e61275

Thank you and God Bless Always!

Dolly

"Aspire to inspire before you expire."

FilAm Friendship Christmas 2010

Good Governance in the Philippines - Forum on November 5, 2010

Hello,

Can we ever rid of the corruption that riddles the government in the Philippines? Some people are thinking that the current administration may be the rare opportunity of starting a turn-around in this area of concern. Can this new administration actually do it? Many are hopeful, but realize that the government can’t do it alone. The anti-corruption campaign will have to engage all of us, if it to be successful. Hopefully you can come to this forum on November 5, Friday, at 7:30 pm, at St. Therese Catholic Church. The Dean of School of Government of Ateneo, Tony LaVina, will be guest speaker. He is in New York for a speaking engagement, and we requested him to reroute is trip so he can drop by here and talk to us.

See attached flyer. Hope you can join us.

Eric

GK Alert October 22

Isabela province is in ruins
ABSCBNews.com
Gawad Kalinga (GK), a community-led sustainable habitat movement, disclosed on Tuesday that GK sites in the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Kalinga, Benguet, La Union, Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur were affected by typhoon Juan…
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/10/19/10/situation-isabela-town-heartbreaking

Inspiring Change, restoring dignity
BusinessWorld Online
The greatest damage that poverty inflicts can be invisible -- these are the moral and spiritual scars that living in squalor has inflicted on the Filipino psyche. Convinced that something had to be done, Antonio P. Meloto, chairman of the Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, was moved to act…
Note: Gawad Kalinga founder Tony Meloto received the Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Ernst & Young. Be inspired to make a difference. Learn from his story and work for greatness to achieve for others.
Source: http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=19152

Muntinlupa City, Gawad Kalinga ink housing project
Philippine Information Agency
Manila (11 October) -- The city government of Muntinlupa and the Gawad Kalinga (GK) Community Development Foundation, Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to develop a new housing project in the city. The new housing project will rise in Barangay Putatan that will provide decent and affordable housing for rank-and-file employees of the city government…
Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p101011.htm&no=B2

Pinay Bond girl gives back to Human Nature
PhilStar.com
She volunteered to support Gawad Kalinga as early as 2007. A few days back, she visited a community in Citi Village, Parañaque. Rachel Grant has royal blood. Her father, Baron De Longueuil, is a descendant of Lady Ernestine Maud Bowes-Lyon, first cousin of England’s Queen Mother. But Rachel didn’t mind mingling with humble folk in Gawad Kalinga…
Source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspxarticleId=619259&publicationSubCategoryId=70

EVENTS

GK Hope Gala Ball
Malaya Business Insight
Thanks to the invitation of my dear friends, Bobby and Tessie Rodrigo, I had the opportunity to attend Gawad Kalinga’s first Hope Ball. Dubbed as the GK Hope Gala Ball, the event that evening was held at the Peninsula Manila where, under one roof, support and "building a bridge of understanding and friendship" was achieved…
http://www.malaya.com.ph/10192010/livboysie.html

Imelda Shoes, Pacquiao gloves auctioned for GK project
ABSCBNews.com
MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao’s boxing gloves were among the items auctioned off during Friday night’s 1st Gawad Kalinga (GK) Hope Ball held at the Peninsula Manila in Makati City. The white Cleto Reyes gloves, which were autographed by Pacquiao, were among the items sold by Gawad Kalinga to raise funds for GK Villages in the impoverished province of Sulu in southern Philippines…
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/10/09/10/imelda-shoes-pacquiao-gloves-auctioned-gk-project

Efren Penaflorida, JR

This is a gentle reminder that Efren Penaflorida will be in Portland this Sunday and Monday, October 31st and November 1st. Efren Penaflorida Jr. is the young Filipino who was honored as 2009 CNN Hero of the Year, for his Classroom Cart Project and Dynamic Teen Company. Since 1997, because of his example and leadership over 10,000 volunteers have taught poor children in slums, who have no access to regular schools.

On Sunday, he is scheduled for a meet-and-greet at St. Clare Parish Hall, 1807 SW Freeman, Portland, OR from 3-5pm.

On Monday, EF's schedule is as follows:
1) AM -- tour of Metro Portland - including Dambana
2) 2:30-3:30pm -- address students of Fowler Middle School in Tigard, 10865 SW Walnut.
3) 4-5pm -- meet-and-greet at Room #333 at Smith Memorial Student Union Bldg at PSU.

He flies off to San Diego on Tuesday AM.

For more info on Efren, check out the following links:

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/03/05/heroes.efren.penaflorida/index.html

http://dynamicteencompany.org/founder/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxtOMuQRXCE&feature=related

Thank you and God Bless Always!
Dolly
"Aspire to inspire before you expire."

St. Pius X Parish- Filipino Community

What: Filipino American Cuisine & Entertainment

When: Saturday, October 23, 2010

Time: 6:00PM - 9:00 PM

Where: St. Pius X Catholic Church - Community Center

1280 NW Saltzman Road, Portland, OR 97229

Cost: $35 per Person

Proceeds benefit St. Pius X Capital Campaign

Here is a fund raising, on behalf of the Filipino parishioners of St. Pius X, that is worthwhile to look into. You can enjoy a well planned dinner with Philippine and Hawaiian dance performance.

"I believe that we have a lot to offer to both Americans & Filipinos in this event that people will enjoy and have a fun evening." Wrote Rebecca Gaerlan a member of this fund raising committee.

For details, click the flyer on the right.

Medy

CFC Youth Camp

Dear Parents and Friends in Christ:

Peace be with you!

CFC-Youth wish to invite your child/children or your friend's children to attend a youth camp on November 5,6 & 7, 2010 at Mollala Retreat, Mollala, Oregon.

The Youth Camp is the entry point to the CFC-Youth, a youth ministry of Couplesfor Christ. 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 7, 2010 at 11:00am to be officiated by our very own Fr. Cary Reniva.

The camp fee for participants and members will be $48.00(incl. 4 meals). *Please note only snacks will be served on the first night of the camp. Registration for the youth camp will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. of the first night, which will be Friday, November 5, 2010.

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,

The Couple Coordinators

Gilbert and Maryann Gaviola

CFC Youth of Oregon

JO KOY in Portland

It is a rare occasion that we get Fil-Am celebrities performing in Portland, and we actually have a fabulous comedian coming to the Aladdin Theater on October 16th.

Unfortunately, his performance is in conflict with FAAPVi's Ms. Philippines Coronation night -- however -- for those young'ns who are available and not attending the Coronation Dinner Dance, here's a GREAT OPTION, and you will not be disappointed.

Here are a couple of his clips:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYzuRfcIRAQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kix2oX-LlGc&feature=related

Thank you and God Bless Always!

;) Dolly

KFC Invitation to FAMILY FUN DAY

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

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.

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

Brigittine Monks, Dambana Festival & more

Dear Friends & Kababayans,

O’ What a wonderful way to spend a spirit filled weekend! Franz and I along with my two sisters started last Friday by attending the Feast of St. Bridget of Sweden at the Brigittine Monastery in Amity to support our Filipino Monks. Prior Bernard Ner Suquitan along with the two Filipino Postulants, Bro. Marlon and Bro. Angelito welcomed us. Archbishop John G. Vlasny celebrated the beautiful mass and then, blessed their new infirmary. Fr. Ysrael Bien was able to concelebrate along with several priests. The sumptuous food and variety of wines were served during the reception. We brought Philippine dishes to surprise the brother monks and the guests enjoyed it as much also. As you may know the Brigittine Monastery is famous for their Chocolate Fudge. They offered different samples to try and they were all delicious. Their location is very tranquil with wheat farming side by side the road and has a fish pond next to the Priory. It was truly a delight to visit them. If you plan to go to the coast towards Lincoln City, give them a call and stop by. I’m certain they would love to see you. The Brigittine Monastery’s sign on Hwy 18 is big enough, you won’t miss it.

Would you believe that our Filipina Postulant Nun, Sister Agnes Clare at Our Lady of Peace Retreat House professed her vows last Saturday? Bishop Kenneth Steiner celebrated the solemn mass. It was a time of rejoicing for the Filipinos: Fr. Rally Bien, the three Filipino Brigittine monks and several folks in our community witnessed her profession of vows. After the mass, the guests congratulated Sister Agnes Clare who was glowing with joy.

This is truly amazing. The Religious vocation in our community is really growing. Fr. Dave Gutmann of Holy Trinity mentioned two weeks ago that he interviewed three seminarians from the Philippines and he said, “They were all impressive.” He will interview another one in August. These fine young seminarians will serve the Archdiocese of Portland. Last Sunday for the first time I met the four new seminarians: Aniceto Guiriba, Arjie Garcia, Ace Tupazi and Sherwin Belen. They did a pretty good job as acolytes during the Dambana Festival at The Grotto.

Speaking of the Dambana Festival last Sunday, the event was very successful. Even with the hot summer weather, the people endured and avoided the heat by moving to a shaded area during the outdoor mass. The children who prayed the Living Rosary did a wonderful job. The youth and young adult choir sung joyfully under the directions of Ken Canedo and Raquel Naval who did an exquisite job. It was nice to see the teens and the young adults participated in the liturgy as Lectors, Petition Readers and Eucharistic Ministers. The Filipino Servite Brother Vincent served as EM also. The offertory gifts were presented by Simeon & Cording Mamaril, and Steve & Titay Schommer. Fr. Jack Topper welcomed the celebrants and the assembly. Fr. Ysrael Bien proclaimed the Gospel. And Fr. Cary Reniva did an amazing job as he expressed in his homily that the Dambana is not only a symbol of our community but of our deep faith in Jesus as well. During the acknowledgment, Medy Saqueton challenged the assembly to bring additional five guests for our next year celebration. It will be awesome if everyone could do that. After the mass, the refreshments were served at the plaza followed by a fine fellowship. Everyone had a great time. Thank you to our food donors, volunteers, participants and to all who worked hard to make this event a memorable one. You know during the Lord’s Prayer, I was deeply moved when I realized the huge participations of our children in the liturgy. Could imagine how happy our loving God was for bringing our children closer to Him. Let us continue to pray for our children especially the youth that their love for our Lord Jesus and Mama Mary will continue to grow in their hearts.

Enjoying the hot summer weather is what KFC did last Saturday with their Oregon Summer Splash event at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton. Everyone had fun with the marvelous leadership of Manny and Ana Manahan. Click this link http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2010/07/kfc-oregon-summer-splash.html for their report.

If you haven’t read the Catholic Sentinel article about the Filipino Catholic Community here in Oregon, you may click this link http://www.catholicsentinel.org/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=12042&SectionID=10&SubSectionID=82&S=1. I’m glad and grateful that our Filipino Community was featured but regrets that I wasn’t able to talk to Ed, the writer of the article in time for publication. He did a wonderful job but don’t be surprised if there are bits and pieces that were missed quoted in the article like “At Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton, Filipinos organize the large Epiphany Party.” What Franz & I organized along with the other Filipinos & the Parish Events Ministry is the International Festival, the grand event that happens every year at Holy Trinity.

Did you know that the UST Choir that came to visit us last year and performed in Salem and Vancouver are world champions again -- winner of the Pavarotti Award? Kindly click this link for more info: http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2010/07/ust-choir.html.

Our community continued to serve our marginalized brothers and sisters in Christ at the Faith Café in Beaverton. Last month several members of Couples for Christ prepared the delicious BBQ chicken, baked beans, salad and rolls. The guests enjoyed it and greatly appreciated our community. On August 8th, the Philippine Nurses Association will be serving hamburgers, French fries and fresh fruits. If you would like to volunteer and get to know other folks in the community, feel free to join us. Do you have extra school supplies and want to donate? You may bring it at the Faith Café and we can distribute them to the children of our guests.

CFC – Youth Ministry headed by Gilbert & Maryann Gaviola is having a fundraising event please click this link for more information http://filcomevents.blogspot.com/2010/07/cfc-youth-ministry-fundraising.html.

Stay tune, the planning for the feasts of Our Lady of Penafrancia and San Lorenzo Ruiz in progress and the 13th Anniversary of El Shaddai. Mark your calendars.

1. Feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia will be held at Holy Trinity Church, on Saturday, September 18th. Living Rosary will be held at 10:30 AM and Holy Mass is at 11:00 AM - this year will be the 300th Annual celebration in the Philippines. Bishop Kenneth Steiner will be the main celebrant for our festivity here in Beaverton.

2. The El Shaddai 13th Year Anniversary at St. Ignatius, on Sunday, September 19th, from 1-5 PM.

3. The Filipino Pistahan 2010 on September 245h and the 14th Annual Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz on Sunday, September 26th at 2:30 PM will both be held at Our Lady of Sorrows.

God bless and Maraming Salamat Po,
Monette

Kids for Christ Camp Oregon

KIDS FOR CHRIST

...Walking joyfully with the Lord...

July 30, 2010

Dear Parents,

CFC Kids for Christ would like to invite your children (ages 4-12) to a combined Junior/Senior Kids Camp. The purpose of this camp is to bring the children closer to Jesus and develop good friendships with their brothers and sisters from Kids for Christ and Youth for Christ as they play games, share experiences and entertain one another in a wholesome Christian environment. In this camp, they will discover and be encouraged to develop their gifts and potential for leadership as they are exposed to their peers and the youth who will be actively serving them as speakers, facilitators, and game coordinators. All the activities will be conducted in a safe and controlled environment and will be well-supervised by CFC parents and volunteers.

The camp is scheduled from August 21 - 22 at the Barview Jetty Campground in Rockaway Beach (directions below). The Junior Kids Camp (ages 4-8) will be on August 21st from 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Senior Kids Camp (ages 9-12) will start at 8:00 a.m. on August 21st and conclude at 1:00p.m. on August 22nd. Registration fee for the Senior Kids camp will be $20 per child ($15 for each participating sibling). Registration fee for the Junior Kids camp will be $10. Last day to register will be on Wednesday, August 18th. Early bird registration will be open until Sunday, August 15th - $8 for Jr. kids and $15 for Sr. kids ($12 for each participating sibling).

Please fill out the attached registration form and email back to us at the addresses below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

God bless,
Bro.Manny and Sis.Ana

cell phone#s: 951-310-9053 (Manny)
951-264-3305 (Ana)
Email: m4manny1@yahoo.com
amana46609@yahoo.com

Driving directions to Tillamook County Parks
(503) 322-3522
Suggested routes
OR-6 W
81.5 mi 1 hour 41 mins
US-26 W/NW Sunset Hwy
92.4 mi 1 hour 57 mins