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A PUBLICATION OF THE HYEHWADONG FILIPINO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN SEOUL ARCHDIOCESE
Volume 17 Issue 04 APRIL 2012
What’s Inside … Dying To Gain a New Life (An Easter
Message of the MSP Father Moderator) ······ 3
Philippines to expand poverty alleviation
scheme ··········································· 3
La comedia ····································· 3
South Korea Ministry of Gender Equality
and Family (MOGEF) signed an MOU
with Philippines Commission on Filipinos
Overseas (CFO) ······························· 4
Pinay is first immigrant on Korea’s
National Assembly ···························· 4
Franchising: Best Way for OFWs to
Start a Business ································ 5
How to Start a Franchise Business:
Five-Step Guide That Will Teach You ···· 5
HFCC Volunteers’ Basketball
Tournament opens ···························· 5
Likhaan ········································· 6
Winning in a Battle ··························· 7
The Lamb's Supper: The Bible and the
Mass ············································· 8
Mga Gintong Aral ni EL SHADDAI
(When Things Get Touch) ······················ 9
Roman Missal Changes ····················· 10
Daerim Community Celebrating 20th
Anniversary ··································· 11
Daerim Community… Lenten
Recollection ··································· 11
Ulat Komunidad ······························ 12
Announcements ······························ 13
Frequently Called Numbers ··············· 14
Daily Mass Readings (ORDO) ············· 14
Birthday Greetings ·························· 14
By: Ely Torres
A ng pagsasadula ng
pagkakapako sa Krus at
pagkamatay ng ating Panginoong
Hesukristo, o ang tinatawag na
Senakulo ay muling isinagawa sa
Hyehwadong noong unang araw
ng Abril sa taong kasalukuyan.
Ang mga volunteers ng Taerim
F i l i p i n o C o m m u n i t y a t
Hyehwadong ay nagtulong-tulong
upang maisagawa ito sa
pamamagitan ng awit. Ang mga
nagsiganap ay pinangunahan
nina Mike Olaso bilang
Hesukristo at Michael Panlilio na
gumanap namang Pilato.
Ang Senakulo ay tradisyonal na
pagsasadula ng mga pangyayari
hinggil sa mga dinanas ni
Hesukristo bago at pagkaraang
ipako siya sa krus. Hango ang
nasabing tradisyon sa Bibliya at
iba pang tekstong apokripa.
Kadalasang ginaganap ito sa
lansangan o kaya'y sa bakuran
ng simbahan, subalit sa
Hyehwadong, ito ay isinasagawa
sa loob ng simbahan bilang
pagbasa ng Ebanghelyo sa Banal
na Misa.
By: Ma. Teresa D. Solis
T he Honorable Vice President of the Phil-
ippines Jejomar C. Binay visited South
Korea last March 2012. He attended the Nu-
clear Security Summit as the representative of
President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III. The
summit aims to discuss safety and security
issues related to the use of nuclear materials. It
was held on Mar 26 ~ 27, 2012 together with
the other world leaders.
VP Binay arrived in Korea earlier than the
day of the summit to meet Filipino migrants.
He first visited Hyehwadong Community last
March 25, 2012. HFCC volunteers showed
their warm welcome to the Vice President when
he arrived at St Benedict's Parish Church. He
attended the Holy mass with his wife and
daughter, together with the other delegates from
the Philippines and the officials of Philippine
Embassy in Seoul. After the mass, he had the
chance to deliver his message to the churchgo-
ers. He encouraged everyone to be a law abid-
ing citizen and trust God for whatever happens
in this country. The community had the oppor-
tunity to take pictures with the Vice President.
He went directly to the Philippine Embassy
to attend the forum with the Filipino Commu-
nity Leaders. The program had the consular and
labor updates and some issues regarding OFWs
were discussed. There was a short video pres-
entation of the "History of Filipinos in South
Korea". Part of the program also was the
awarding of certificates by the Vice President
assisted by Ambassador Luiz T. Cruz. After the
forum, community leaders had dinner with him
and also a photo opportunity.
His Excellency Vice President Jejomar Binay with Fr. Alvin Parantar, MSP and Consul
General Silvia Marasigan.
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An Easter Message of the MSP
Father Moderator
A few days ago, I went for a pastoral
visit to our mission in Davao City. Fr
Jun Tacaisan, the house animator, was sick on
the day I arrived. Then, his health condition
was getting worse, so, on the following day,
we brought him to a hospital.
While Fr Jun was lying in bed at the
Emergency Room waiting to stabilize his
blood pressure, another patient was brought in.
It was an eleven-year old boy who suffered a
big cut in his head because of a car accident.
The doctor had to do a surgery to close down
the gaping wound. However, no matter what
his mother did to convince him, the poor boy
simply couldn't take the needle for the
anesthesia. The surgeon came in to do all the
tricks and diplomatic explanation to convince
him as well, but to no avail. Everybody could
hear his scream at the top of his lungs every
time he saw a needle. He was thoroughly
scared and couldn't bear the pain as soon as
needles are pricked on his head.
Another extremely worried mother came
inside the Emergency Room to seek medical
assistance for her almost lifeless child due to a
very high fever. A first aid was accorded to the
little boy. He was only one year old and four
months, and the first child of the very anxious
mother. While the child seems to be already
out of danger under the heat of the klieg lights,
the mother couldn't hold her tears and couldn't
simply hide her angst and pain while lovingly
staring at her beloved child.
A day in the Emergency Room is just
enough to see a picture of how people suffer
from all sorts of pain, be it emotional,
psychological, physical or even spiritual pain.
Almost similar reactions have registered to
those who are facing this reality. If only they
could escape from pain and suffering, they
would do everything. Like the young boy, he
wanted to avoid it no matter how little pain
that small needle could cause. Likewise, a
young mother, however, silently and
confidently trusted that her child would live,
bore the pain of looking helplessly at her first-
born child. And, lastly, Fr Jun had to give up
painfully all his appointments: masses,
confession, and a wedding on that very day he
was admitted into a hospital for immediate
medical attention.
Jesus Christ himself, at one point, during his
most trying moment when he was grappling
with his impending death, was not spared from
feeling troubled and distressed. He said, "My
soul is sorrowful even to death". He then fell
to the ground and prayed to the Father asking
for the possibility of the “hour” to pass by him.
He said, "Abba Father, all things are possible
to you. Take this cup away from me, but not
what I will but what you will" (Mk 14: 33-36).
Life is indeed full of paradox. The young
boy had to suffer first the pain of the needle in
order get numb from the anesthesia and be
freed from subsequent pain. The mother had to
experience first that anxiety of losing her child
before she could appreciate the important gift
God has given her. And our Lord Jesus Christ
had to suffer first and die on the cross, before
He could experience the resurrection.
Everybody has to die to self in order to gain
a new life. It has been said again and again, but
it is a timely reminder for this season to
meaningfully go through the whole celebration
of the mystery of redemption. Pain and
suffering in the Christian world, inflicted by
humanity's sinful ways, will only have value
and meaning in the light of Jesus' own living
experience of his passion, and only then,
everyone would also share the joy of His
resurrection.
Have a Meaningful and Joy-filled Easter
Celebration! Mabuhay!
FR. ALFREDO G. AFRICA JR., MSP
MSP Father Moderator
Easter 2012
AFP News
T he Philippines plans to expand a
landmark poverty alleviation scheme
that provides cash aid to the country's poorest
households to benefit nearly five million
families, an official said Tuesday.
Three million households currently benefit
from the Conditional Cash Transfer programme,
which provides monetary assistance to families
under a number of conditions including that
they keep their children in school.
"We plan to continue to expand the
programme until all 4.8 million families in the
(poorest 20 percent of the population) are
covered," Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima
said.
The programme is seen as a key priority for
President Benigno Aquino who has proposed to
set aside 34.4 billion pesos ($800 million) for
the project in the government's 2012 budget.
The government office managing the cash
transfer programme said it hopes to cover all
4.8 million target families by 2014.
Over 26 percent of the Philippine population
of about 95 million people are considered by the
government to be living in poverty.
Begun by the previous government, Aquino
expanded the programme after he was elected in
2010, drawing from the experiences of other
countries that have had success in reducing
poverty through cash transfers.
Describing Aquino's views, Purisima said:
"Education is the great equaliser for the poor."
The scheme will also help ensure that
healthier, better-educated children will improve
the work force in the future, Purisima added.
Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/philippines-
expand-poverty-alleviation-scheme-175137011.html
L a Comedia, a variety show for a cause
was held at the Tongseong auditorium
in Hyewa-dong, Seoul, last April 8, 2012 at 2
pm. Selected Pinoy singers in Korea and special
guests Aljur Abrenica and Diego Llorico were
the main performers. The well-attended event
was organized by FEWA.
The FEWA officers sincerely thank the fol-
lowing for making the event successful: Philip-
pine Embassy Seoul; Philippine Overseas Labor
Office (POLO) South Korea; Hyewadong Fili-
pino Catholic Community (HFCC); ABC
World/Power Call; Metrobank; Woongjin
Foundation; Asia Air System Co. Ltd; Korean
Port Incheon Institute; KC Philippine Store and
Restaurant; Anna Kitchenette; Seoul Global
Center; Philtrust; Filipino Korean Spouses
Association (FKSA); Philippine Blessed Mis-
sionary in Korea (PBMK); Lee Mart-Incheon; I
-Mart-Incheon; D-8 Brothers International Lo-
gistic Co; GL Education; Yangchon Global
Migrant Center.
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(From left to right) Director General Im Gwan Sik of the
MOGEF Youth and Family Policy Office Bureau, Director Sun
Hye Kang of the Multicultural Family Division, Minister Kim,
Kum-Lae of MOGEF, Secretary Imelda Nicolas Chairperson of
CFO, Consul General Sylvia Marasigan of the Embassy of the
Philippines in Korea and Ms. Cherry Joy Veniles of CFO during
the signing ceremony of the MoU on the "Cooperation in Devel-
oping Capacities for the Resettlement and Adaption of Filipino
Marriage Immigrants and Promoting the Empowerment of Im-
migrant Women" at the MOGEF Hall in Seoul, South Korea on
March 13, 2012.
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
S eoul, South Korea - The Philippines,
through the Commission on Filipinos
Overseas (CFO), and South Korea, through the
Ministry of Gender Equality and Family
(MOGEF), signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) today regarding
Cooperation in Developing Capacities for the
Resettlement and Adaptation of Filipino
Marriage Immigrants and Promoting the
Empowerment of Immigrant Women.
The MOU was signed by CFO Chairperson,
Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas and Minister Kim
Kum-lae of the MOGEF at the office of the
Ministry in Seoul Korea. Among those present
at the signing were Director In Sook Kang of
MOGEF, Consul General Sylvia Marasigan of
the Philippine Embassy in Korea and Cherry
Joy Veniles of the CFO.
"There are over 9,000 Filipinos, mostly
women, married to Korean nationals in Korea
today. Both the Philippines and Korea see the
integration of Filipino marriage migrants into
Korean society as a way to ensure the
protection of their human rights and to support
their empowerment. The less they adapt into
Korean life, the less empowered they become
as migrants, workers, wives and mothers. This
needs to be addressed comprehensively and
creatively. This agreement demonstrates the
strong partnership between our nations and
emphasizes our joint commitment to respond to
this challenge," said Secretary Nicolas.
"By seeking to develop new ways of
providing information among marriage
migrants through on-site multi-cultural
orientation and language programs, we hope to
be able to build the confidence of partners in
intermarriages and more effectively address
issues related to domestic violence and human
trafficking."
Since 1989, about 10,000 Filipinos have
attended the CFO's Guidance and Counseling
Program for Filipinos marrying Korean
Nationals. They represent the growing number
of intercultural marriages in Korea that have, in
recent times, grown to about 120,000 based on
a Chosun Ilbo (Korean Times) survey in 2010.
The MOU between the two countries is
expected to give greater access to information
especially for newly arrived migrants; to
increase the development of programs and
projects for their welfare and protection; to
result in more joint research and exchange of
learning modules and to facilitate dialogues on
various issues on intermarriages among experts,
frontline service personnel and the marriage
migrants themselves.
(For further inquiries, please contact Ms. Ivy
Miravalles and Ms. Cheng Veniles of CFO,
(632)552-4700, [email protected] and
[email protected], respectively. Source: http://cfo.gov.ph/index.php?
option=com_content&view=article&id=1625%
3Amoa-signing-with-mogef&catid=108%3Acfo-
press-release&Itemid=83
By Jonathan de Santos | Yahoo! Southeast
Asia Newsroom
D avao City-born Jasmine Lee has been
elected to a seat at the National
Assembly of the Republic of
Korea, a first for South Korea’s
growing immigrant community.
According to the Department of
Foreign Affairs, Lee stood for
election under the Saenuri (New
Frontier) Party, which won 25 of
54 party-list seats in the National
Assembly. Lee’s election victory
helped Saenuri get the majority
votes in the assembly with 152 of
300 seats.
According to the website of
Korea’s National Assembly, Lee
is expected to “maintain proper
dignity as an assemblyman, attend
the P lenary Session and
committee meetings, and comply
with legislation and regulations
regarding the proceedings.” She will serve a
term of four years.
Lee grew up in Davao City and took up
Biology at the Ateneo de Davao University.
She married a Korean sailor in 1995 and moved
to Korea soon after, the DFA said.
She became a Korean citizen in 1998.
Since 2006, Lee has appeared as a panelist
on “Love in Asia,” a Korean television show
that “raises awareness of (Korea’s) foreign
neighbors and reflects on the true meaning of
family.” She also appeared in a Korean movie.
Lee regularly gives lectures on
multiculturalism and is secretary-general of a
charity organized by foreigners married to
Koreans. “In January of this year, she received
the Korea Image Millstone Award, which is
given to people who successfully
blended into the Korean society
and helped it become a better
place,” the DFA said.
In a speech to leaders of the
Filipino community in Korea last
month, Vice President Jejomar
Binay said the Philippines was
“very proud” of Lee for running for
parliament.“It shows that Korea is
prepared to extend the opportunity
to become a public servant even to
those who were not born here," he
said.
Philippine Ambassador to Korea
Luis Cruz said in March that Lee
“has distinguished herself as an
ardent advocate of multiculturalism
in Korean society."
There are around 1.2 million immigrants in
South Korea, the DFA said.
Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/pinay-is-first-
immigrant-on-korea-s-national-assembly.html
Jasmine Lee (middle) with Doc. Emily Abagat (left) and Sister Angel
Libron, SSpS (right)
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M any overseas Filipino workers
(OFWs) ventured into business
through franchising. They either manage their
own franchise business after they returned
home or they entrusted their investment to their
families or relatives in the country while work-
ing abroad.
Given their sometimes limited knowledge,
skills and resources to go into business, fran-
chising is the first option for them. They do not
need to start from scratch as they are going to
sell a known brand backed by effective systems
and support services in place.
By getting into franchising, the OFWs have
easier time reintegrating into society upon their
return. When they come home, they have a
business waiting for them, their money is not
squandered and they are assured of a better and
secured future after word abroad. In the proc-
ess, they learn to manage their own businesses
as opposed to continually looking for work
abroad.
Most of the OFW franchisees got their food,
non-food and service franchise business from
the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc.
franchisor-members. AFFI franchise is a good
choice because Filipino small and medium
entrepreneurs have painstakingly developed
Filipino brands, and their franchise does not
come with a hefty royalty fee.
Furthermore, the franchising business con-
cept has been tried and tested and it already has
business models that are proven to be effective
and successful.
Source: http://entrebankph.com/franchising-best-
way-for-ofws-to-start-a-business/
F ranchising is booming now in the Philip-
pines. If you want to run your own busi-
ness without the risk of creating your own start-
up, you should learn how to start a franchise.
When you start a franchise you buy the right
to use the name of the franchisor. Here in the
Philippines, there are literally hundreds to
choose from food franchise, service franchise,
medicine franchise, etc.
Here is a five-step guide to teach you how to
start a franchise.
1. Organize your priorities. Because there are
so many franchises to choose from it is impor-
tant that you know what kind of business you
would like to run. Understand the work envi-
ronment you work best in and what type of
business best fits your lifestyle. For example, a
restaurant might be a great franchise for you if
you like customer service.
2. Research. There are many venues you can
use to get more information about individual
franchises. The internet is a great resource. If
you are willing to spend the extra money, you
can also hire a franchising consultant.
3. Contact the franchise you would like to
buy. The Franchiser will give you material
explaining the specifics of that particular fran-
chise. This is a tricky step because the fran-
chiser is trying to learn about you at the same
time you are learning about it. The franchiser
wants to make sure that you are the right person
to manage its business.
4. Get an attorney. A franchise attorney spe-
cializes in reviewing franchise contracts, under-
standing state statues related to Franchising and
limiting your liability.
5. Sign the franchise agreement. This docu-
ment outlines your responsibilities in running
the franchise and the parent company’s respon-
sibilities in helping you do so. It will lay out the
initial franchise fee, advertising fees and roy-
alty fees. It will also explain the terms of the
restrictive covenant – the agreement that pro-
hibits franchise owners from owning any com-
peting franchises. Your lawyer should review
the franchise agreement.
Now that you know the basics of how to start
a franchise there are a couple of additional
points you should keep in mind like getting
franchise loan from your banks and other finan-
cial institutions in your area.
Source: http://entrebankph.com/how-to-start-a-
franchise-business-five-step-guide-that-will-teach-
you/
By HFCC Sports Committee
T he 2012 HFCC Volunteers’ Basketball Tournament started last
05 April 2012 at the Chungmo Sports Complex, Seoul. After the
usual basketball tournament opening ceremonies, games were played.
In the first game, we saw the Green Team beat the Blue Team after
trailing behind in most part of the game. The Violet Team beat the
White Team in the second game.
Tournament’s Format
The format of the tournament will be a single round robin. After the
round, the Team standings will be determined using the rules described
in the “HFCC Basketball Conference Rules on the Classification of
Teams.” Base on the team standings, the following teams will battle it
out for the “Best-of-3” Finals:
For the Champion and 1st Runner-up—1st placer versus 2nd placer
For the 2nd and 3rd Runners-up—3rd placer versus 4th placer
Conditions in playing the “Best-of-3” Finals
If the Champion is determined after only playing two finals games,
the third finals game will not be played. In case 4th placer tied 3rd placer
after playing the first and second finals game, the third finals game will
not be played and the 2nd and 3rd runners-up will be determined using
the rules described in "HFCC Basketball Conference Rules on the Clas-
sification of Teams" for all games played between 3rd placer and 4th
placer including games in the first round.
For questions and information please contact any member of the
HFCC Sports Committee.
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Krus Sis. Ervie Glory
Ikaw ba'y mayroon krus na pinapasan?
Asawa, magulang, anak at mga kaibigan
Nahihirapan, ibig mong sumuko at bitiwan
Daladalang krus sa iyong balikat nakaatang
Gaano kahirap tiniis Mo Panginoon Hesus
Kasalanan ng sanlibutan Iyong tinubos
Sa bigat ng Krus, hiningay naupos
Nagpatirapa, dinuraan, walang awang ginapos
Pinako sa krus, nilait at hinusgahan
Tinanggap lahat, pagsunod sa Amang mahal
Hanggang mamatay, ikatlong araw muling nabuhay
Nagliwanag ang langit, Diyos kang mapagmahal
Huwag sumuko sa ibinigay ng Ama
Mga pagsubok, kahirapang pinaparanas Niya
Pasanin ang pamatok, wag mawalan ng pag asa
Mapait man ay tanggapin, may darating na umaga
Magandang halimbawa, ginawa Mo Hesus
Pag ibig, pananalig sa puso'y tumagos
Mga salita mo'y totoo, dumaloy, umaagos
Patawa Ama, nagsilbi kaming Krus
Ang Pasko Ng Pagkabuhay Johnny Maliglig
Natapos nating lakbayin, and kuwaresma na nagdaan
At heto na tayo ngayon, pasko na ng pagkabuhay
Pag-gunita’t ala-ala, ng sa krus ay ibayubay
Ang mahal na Panginoon, Hari nitong sanlibutan
Mga hirap at pasakit, kung ating pagninilayan
Napaka-hirap tanggapin, kung sa atin ibinigay
Mga sipa at hagupit, na kanyang naranasan
Tinanggap n’ya ng maluwag, at iniluha na lamang
Kahit ano ang parusa, kanyang pinaglabanan
Pati ang suot na damit, kanilang pinag-agawan
Inalipusta’t hinamak, ngunit hindi s’ya gumalaw
Hanggang sa s’ya ay humantong, sa kanyang kamatayan
Ang mabigat na parusang, kumitil ng kanyang buhay
Noong siya ay ipako, at sa krus ay ibayubay
Bilang kanyang pagtubos, sa lahat ng kasalanan
Inako n’ya itong lahat, kapalit ng kamatayan
Ngunit matapos ang lahat, nakamit n’ya ang tagumpay
Siya’y binuhay ng Ama, binigyan ng bagong buhay
Kaya heto tayo ngayon, magsaya na at magdiwang
Ipagbunyi nating lahat, ang Pasko ng Pagkabuhay
HFCC Volunteer Invitation
Inaanyayahan po ang lahat ng interesadong
maging volunteer sa mga sumusunod na grupo.
CHOIR - nangangailangan po ng miyembro sa
Alto, Soprano, at Tenor. Makipagugnayan
lamang po kay Ate Ely Torres 010-8061-9143.
ALTAR BOYS - Makipagugnayan lamang po
kay Ronald Jimenez 010-8673-9216.
IT Committee - Makipagugnayan lamang po
kay Matet Solis 010-2258-0377, email at
S A M B A Y A N A N N e w s l e t t e r -
nangangailangan po ng manunulat sa News,
Feature, at Reflections. Pati na rin po sa
photojournalist at layout. Makipagugnayan
lamang po kay Doc Ems 010-5160-2928.
CHURCH STEWARD - Makipagugnayan po
kay Ate Nida o kaninuman sa mga Steward.
Paanyaya: Ang lahat ay inaanyayahang
ibahagi ang kanilang mga talento sa
pagsusulat ng mga kuwento, sanaysay,
tula, karanasan at pagninilay upang
ilathala sa babasahing ito. Ipadala
lamang ito sa email address na ito:
o sa [email protected].
My precious treasure By: Judee Nemeno
March, third month of the year
You were born with unique features
With your eyes so lovely and clear
You touched me with your little gestures.
Your existence made my sacrifices worthy
Your character, intelligence, talents are remarkable
You are independent and trustworthy
Everything about you is notable.
You are the reason why I live and explore
You are such an all in one reward
You made my life complete, I couldn’t ask for more
You motivate me to keep moving frontward.
You made me a better person
You are God’s brilliant creature
My one and only son
My love, my life, my precious treasure.
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By Judee Grace Nemeno-Guanzon
L ife abroad is really different from way
back to one’s own home country. There
are many challenging tasks to conquer. It seems
to be like going to a battle that despite the mili-
tary trainings for the necessary skills and be
equipped with war gadgets, the soldier himself
put his life into risk between life and death
since everything is still unpredictable in the
battle. When we live in a foreign land, we have
to be adapted to the many aspects of life in
order to survive; from the weather conditions,
culture, the people, the transportation system
and most especially if the language is totally
different from our native tongue.
Sometimes, we may experience culture
shock syndrome. Sometimes we may experi-
ence verbal harassment yet cannot do anything
about it due to the language barrier. In addition,
more often than not, homesickness sucks a lot.
More so, when depression comes into the scene
for varied reasons such as problems at work
due to the immediate superior or workmates,
loss of self-esteem, health issues and family
concerns. There are moments when one may
start to question why such things happen?
Whenin fact, the primary goal of working
abroad is to help alleviate the economic status
of the family.
It is so frustrating when one day, we would
realize that we lose instead of gaining some-
thing. For instance, many families had been
broken due to the distance of the couple which
caused either the husband or the wife, to seek
for or end up with someone else who can fill
the emptiness, emotional, and physiological
needs. Similarly, it is also disheartening when
aged parents or young children get sick yet the
working contract and finances would hinder
you to go back home and take responsibility for
them. Moreover, others would tend to lose self-
esteem due to job displacement; not to mention
that many professional teachers in the Philip-
pines are doing domestic jobs abroad, engineers
working as ordinary factory workers, doctors as
nurses, and the like.
Many times, the environment abroad may not
be friendly, may be exactly opposite to what is
expected but everything will depend on how we
would respond to the various stressors in the
world. Everyone has to be strategic in many
ways in order to survive and win in a battle of
challenges rather than being pulled-down by
frustration and be stuck up with regrets. Past is
past so there is no reason for crying over spilled
milk. Instead, make use of the past experiences
as basis of learning and become a better person
in the future. Human as we are, it is normal to
get angry and to be depressed, but it should not
be the end of the world.
Here are some tips you may consider to con-
quer challenges, some are according to ADMIN
(2010): It is all about being S-O B-L-E-S-S-
E-D
1. Sunlight Exposure- sunlight does not only
stimulate Vitamin D synthesis which is needed
for bone health but is also needed to establish
good circardian rhythm (day and night cy-
cle).Sweating under the sun early in the morn-
ing is always beneficial.
2. Outburst – release your emotional baggage
by writing a letter, a poem, a diary. This can be
more productive. Yet when you are able to
solve your problem, you have something tangi-
ble which can remind you how mighty you
have been in the past. Or you can shout loudly.
Or clean up the house or anything which may
release your heavy feelings.
3. Breath- When something upsets you, take a
deep breath and count 1-10 before your say
something to the one who triggered your anger.
By that time, your stress hormones have de-
creased; so that you may control yourself from
saying deep hurting words.
4. Logical thinking- alwayslook at the 2 sides
of the coin. Consider the other party’s side
rather than just focus on your own emotions.
Act and react with factual basis instead of being
driven off by gossips. Be careful with your
choice of words and the way you say them.
5. Exercise – When you exercise regularly and
see positive changes in your body and physical
appearance, you begin to feel good about your-
self and mentally well. Brisk walking is a good
form of exercise.
6. Sleep well - quality of sleep is far more im-
portant than the number of hours of sleep. You
should also try as much as possible to maintain
proper sleeping schedule – it means that sleep
and wake up at regular times, everyday.
7. Socialize - one of the most important things
you can do is to talk to your friends and family
members. Get the help, encouragement and
support of those who care about you. Simple
words of encouragement, a hug, a pat on the
back and such loving gestures can be wonderful
healing ways.
8. Eat well - Your diet can have a very big
impact on your moods and outlook. For a few
days try to stay away from junk food, proc-
essed foods, soda drinks, caffeine, and from
eating too much sugar or salty foods. These
foods can do a lot of harm to our minds and
bodies. Moreover, get rid of alcohol as much as
possible. Take note that overeating due to de-
pression may lead to obesity. To be physically
fit is a powerful weapon for depression.
9. Don’t be impulsive- Impulsiveness never
brings about something good, it usually brings
something to regret later. You may try to be
“water” whenever the other party is a “fire” so
you won’t get burned.
Hence, one of the most important lessons in
life is that we have to treasure what we have
and never take things for granted because we
will only realize the value of a person, a thing,
a work, and the opportunity when they are put
of our hands. Count the blessings, live the pre-
sent life to the fullest and plan the future. After
all, everything happens for a reason therefore,
just bear in mind that when a door is closed a
new window will be opened. The best may still
be on the way for God’s good soldiers.…
References: ADMIN (2010)http://types-of-
depression.com/learn-overcome-depression-6-
important-steps/ soldier image from http://
soldiersangels.org/testimonials.html
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The Lamb's Supper:
The Bible and the Mass (Editor’s note: This is the 12th part of the “Online
Bible Study” course on the subject taken from the
website of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Studies -
http://www.salvationhistory.com/)
Lesson Four: Fulfilled in Your
Hearing: The Liturgy of the
Word (cont…)
IV. The Word in the Liturgy of the
Church (cont…)
B. Meeting Christ in Scripture
But Catholics do not come to Mass for Bible
study.
The Liturgy of the Word is not simply a
history lesson or an occasion for drawing moral
and practical ethical lessons from Scripture.
In the Mass, through the readings, the Lord is
truly with us, speaking to us, calling us to
renew our covenant with Him, the covenant
first entered into by our baptism.
So in our Liturgy of the Word, we continue
the long tradition that goes back to the time of
Moses, but now with the knowledge that Christ
is with us.
From the Old Testament through the New
and up to the present day, the people of God
have always revered Scripture as the living and
powerful Word of God.
From Moses on, we have always encountered
that Word in a liturgical setting, as the
centerpiece of our public worship. There we
learn not only what God has to tell us, but also
how the Word of God is still alive and working
in our world today.
Christians recognize that the Word of God
"became flesh and made his dwelling among
us" (see John 1:14) in the person of Jesus
Christ.
When we encounter the Word in the Liturgy
of the Word, therefore, we are doing more than
hearing the story of our faith and the wisdom of
its teachers. In a very real way, we are
encountering Christ himself.
This is why we show such profound
reverence for the Word of God in our Liturgy
of the Word. We bind it in beautiful books that
are works of art in themselves; we carry it in
processions with candles and incense; we
proclaim it loud and clear in front of the whole
assembly; we meditate on it and hear it
interpreted for us by the wisdom of the Church.
We do these things because we know we are
encountering Christ, the Word Who "was in the
beginning with God" (see John 1:2).
It is this encounter with the Word in
Scripture that prepares us for the miracle of the
Eucharist, in which we will come face to face
with the Word made flesh.
In the Word proclaimed in the Mass, we re-
live the mystery of salvation. In the bread and
wine consecrated on the altar, we enter that
mystery of salvation.
God addresses us in the Liturgy of the Word,
telling us today all that He has done for us and
for our salvation since the beginning of the
world.
All of that salvation history was intended to
lead us to participation in the new covenant
remembered and represented in every Mass.
In the Mass, at the moment when the bread and
wine are consecrated using the biblical words
of Jesus, the liturgy delivers to each of us in the
here and now, all that was promised in the
sacred pages. Through the liturgy we take our
place in the history of salvation.
V. Discussion Questions
How is the Liturgy of the Word like the
Eucharist?
In what ways does Luke’s story of the road to
Emmaus parallel our Christian liturgy?
In what ways did Moses’ proclamation of the
Law parallel our Christian liturgy?
What fundamental change in perspective
happened the moment Jesus proclaimed in
the synagogue, "Today this scripture passage
is fulfilled in your hearing"?
What did Peter and Paul believe made their
writings different from ordinary human
writings?
Where were many of the Apostles’ letters
first heard?
For personal reflection:
Do we always keep in mind that we are
meeting Christ when we hear the Word of God
proclaimed at Mass? How can we better show
our love and reverence for the Word?
Lesson Five: Heaven On Earth:
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Lesson Goals:
1. To understand the deep biblical foundations
for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
2. To see how the Book of Revelation describes
the liturgy of heaven.
3. To understand how the Mass we celebrate on
earth is a participation in the liturgy of
heaven.
Lesson Outline:
I. The Bible in Action
A. Lift Up Your Hearts
B. The Bible Ends in the Mass
C. What We Believe
II. The Liturgy in Heaven
A. Caught Up in the Spirit
B. The Mass Revealed in Revelation
III. Worship in the New Jerusalem
A. With the Angels and Saints
B. Praying Salvation History
C. In Remembrance of Him
IV. Discussion Questions
I. The Bible in Action
A. Lift Up Your Hearts
“Lift up your hearts!”
We hear these words at the high point of the
Mass, at the start of the Eucharistic prayer.
In Scripture, the exhortation to “lift up"is
often associated with offering one’s self to God
through prayer (see Psalm 25:1-2; Psalm
134:2).
In the one place where the specific
expression, “lift up your hearts, “is used, it is
part of a cry for God’s mercy and presence, and
a vow to return to Him and serve Him (see
Lamentations 3:41; Lamentations 2:19).
And the exhortation to “lift up your hearts"
may well have been a part of the original
celebration of the Eucharist.
But when we lift up our hearts in the
Eucharist, there is a certain “realism" about it.
It’s not just a figure of speech. Our hearts are
really going somewhere. We are lifting our
hearts to heaven, joining our prayers of thanks
and praise to those of the angels in heaven.
Our feet may still be planted on the ground in
an ordinary parish church. But in the Mass, we
enter heaven itself. We take our place in the
ceaseless worship of the angels and the saints in
heaven. Our liturgy on earth is part of the
eternal heavenly liturgy. The Mass, in other
words, is heaven on earth.
But before we go to heaven, we should
review how the Mass has led us to this point.
B. The Bible Ends in the Mass
Thus far in our study, we’ve seen how the
Bible and the Mass were made for each other.
The “destination" that all of Scripture points to
is the Mass. And the Mass is the Bible in action
- right before our eyes the Scripture’s saving
truths are “actualized,“ made actual or real.
As we’ve seen, much of the prayer and
worship of the Mass is taken directly from
Scripture or is meant to evoke for us the events
of salvation history recorded in Scripture.
Of course, in the Liturgy of the Word we
actually hear the Word of God in Scripture. In
fact, as we have seen, the Mass is the native
environment of Scripture. The official “canon"
of Scripture is first and foremost the list of
books deemed by early Church authorities,
under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to be
suitable for public reading in the liturgy.
When the Scriptures are read in church, God
himself speaks to us and Christ is present. And
He tells us, through the Sunday readings, how
God’s plan for our salvation has played out in
history, leading us to the Eucharistic table.
Following the Word of God, we profess our
faith “with one voice" in the words of the
Creed.
Again, there is a biblical “precedent" for this
practice of the Mass. In the Old Testament, the
reading of Scripture is often followed by a
profession of faith. Indeed, when God speaks,
His Word requires an answer. The answer God
desires is our vow of faith and obedience.
When Moses gave the Law to the Israelites, it
was expected that they would answer. And they
responded, “We will do everything that the
Lord has told us”(see Exodus 24:3).
When priests rediscovered the book of the
Law in the reign of Josiah, the king had it read
in the presence of the people. Again we see that
the reading of the Scriptures was understood to
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be a call to the people - a call that requires their
response. That’s why, after hearing the Word,
the king made a covenant with God on behalf
of the people, committing them to “keep His
commandments, decrees, and statutes, with his
whole heart and soul”(see 2 Chronicles 34:29-
32; Nehemiah 9).
C. What We Believe
We do the same thing in the Mass. We hear
the Word of God – spoken to us in our midst by
Christ – and we respond to the story of
salvation we hear in the readings from the Old
and New Testament. And that response takes
the form of reciting of the Creed.
It is not just a rote recitation of articles of
faith. When we say, “We believe . . .“ we’re
saying what the Israelites said, and what King
Josiah said – that we’re ready to keep God’s
commands, to live in a way that’s worthy of the
words we’ve heard in the Scripture readings of
the Mass.
Something else, too, about the Creed: Notice
that it’s an outline of the biblical story. In the
Creed we repeat the history of our salvation -
from the creation of heaven and earth through
the Incarnation, Crucifixion, and Ascension,
right to the Last Judgment at the end of time.
And almost every word of the Creed we
profess is drawn from Scripture - we profess
our faith in the God revealed in Scripture, using
the very words of Scripture.
To take just a few examples:
• We believe in “one God, the father” (see 1
Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 4:6); and in His
“only Son” (see John 3:16); through whom
all things were made (see Colossians 1:16).
• “For our sake" He was crucified (see 2
Corinthians 5:21); and He will one day come
again to “judge the living and the dead” (see
Acts 10:42), and His kingdom will have “no
end” (see Luke 1:33).
• We believe in “one baptism” (see Ephesians
4:5) and the life of the world to come (see
John 6:51).
After our profession of faith, we pray for one
another and for those in need, another practice
of the Mass that follows the example of the
New Testament (see James 5:16; 1
Thessalonians 1:2; Colossians 1:9).
To be continued …
(Continued from page 8 - The Lamb’s Supper ...)
By Bro. Tony Sacapanio
D ear Friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suf-fering, as though something strange were happening to you. But
rejoice that you participate in the suffering of Christ, that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests in you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Chris-tian, do not be ashamed but praise God that you bear that name. “For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And if it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner? So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful creator and con-tinue to do good.” 1 Peter 4:12-19
In fact, everyone, who wants to live a Godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
At lahat ng may nais mamuhay bilang tagasuod ni Cristo ay daranas ng pag uusig. 2 Timothy 3:12
WHY DOES GOD ALLOW TRIALS AND TESTING?
1. Pressure produces Enlargement which will make us better.
Thou hast enlarged me when I was under pressure. (Psalm 4:1)
This Psalm was written by David after the greatest failure of his life – his murderous, adulterous affair with Bathseba. (2 Sam 11)
Eventhough his problem were of his own making God graciously used these judgment times to make David a better man. If we ac-knowledge our failures and repent (renounce and turn from our sins), God graciously uses the chastisements and sufferings to make us bet-ter.
2. Trials Prove and Humble Us
God wants to discover whether we serve Him because we love Him or whether we serve Him for all the blessings He gives us.
“…some followed Him “for the loaves and fishes.” (that is, for what they could get from Him, not because they loved Him)
In Deuteronomio 8:16 “…pinaranas Niya kayo ng hirap para kayo’y subukin at turuang magpakumbaba; ang lahat ng iyo’y sa ikabubuti rin ninyo.”
3. Suffering can increase God’s Power in us
If you ask for God’s power in your life, you must understand what is required to have it. David said, “He weakened my strength in the way” (Ps. 102:23)
“Ako’y pinanghina sa ‘king kabataan, damdam ko’y umigsi yaring ak-ing buhay.”
If you are willing to be reduced to weakness (total dependence on the Lord_ and take the suffering, tests and trials that go with it, “I’ll give you my power.
Paul’s experience (2 Corinthians 12:5, 7-10) teaches us several
important lessons:
a. Beware of Pride – Valid spiritual experiences during times of prayer can cause us to be prideful.
b. Depend on God - Our discomfort is less important to God than our character. If our pride needs to be pricked, God will send along a messenger of Satan to make us weak, so we will depend on Him.
c. Rejoice in Trials – Only through humility and weakness can God’s power be manifest in our lives.
God’s response to our petitions does not come in the way we expect. We pray for patience and He sends tribulation. Why? Because “tribulations develops patience” (Romans 5:3)
d. Affliction Separates the Chosen from the Called
“I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction” (Isaiah 48:10)
“Sinubok ko kayo sa pamamagitan ng kahirapan, kung paanong ang pilak ay dinadalisay sa apoy; ngunit kayo’y nasumpungang hindi nararapat.”
Chosen – graded (our response to trials and frustrations is graded.)
Matthew 20:16 “Many are called but few are chosen”
Called – Chosen – Prove yourself faithful
e. Suffering Teaches Obedience
Hebrews 5:8 “Bagamat siya’y Anak ng Diyos, natutunan niya ang tunay na kahulugan ng pagsunod sa pamamagitan ng pagtitiis.” (1 Peter 4:1, 2, 15, 19)
f. Trials Produces Perseverance and Maturity
James 1:2-4
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Greeting
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Penitential Act, Form A (Confiteor) I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I
have greatly sinned
in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have
failed to do,
through my fault,
through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and
you, my brothers and sisters to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Penitential Act, Form B
Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord.
People: For we have sinned against you.
Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy.
People: And grant us your salvation.
Gloria Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to people of goodwill.
We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give
you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God,
almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of
the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you
take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at
the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are
the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the
Father. Amen
Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of
all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born
of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God
from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he
came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the
Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under
Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on
the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into
heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again
in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no
end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds
from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored
and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one,
holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the
forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and
in Jesus Christ, his only Son, Our Lord, who was conceived by the
Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third
day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated
at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come
to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy
catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
Suscipiat Dominus
May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory
of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.
Preface Dialogue
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Priest: Lift up your hearts
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right and just.
Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your
glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of
the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Mystery of Faith (formerly the Memorial Acclamation)
Priest: The mystery of faith.
A—We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your
Resurrection until you come again.
Or B—When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your
death, O Lord, until you come again.
Or C—Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and
Resurrection, you have set us free.
Sign of Peace
Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: And with your spirit.
Ecce Agnus Dei
Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of
the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but
only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Concluding Rite
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Why do some Catholics kiss their thumb
after making the sign of the cross? Full Question
I notice that Latinos in my parish kiss their thumb after making the
sign of the cross. Why?
Answer They actually are kissing a cross formed by placing the thumb and
forefinger at right angles. Kissing the cross (as we do on Good Fri-
day) is an ancient gesture of devotion. It implies a humble acceptance
of one’s own cross in imitation of Jesus.
Answered by: Terrye Newkirk
How many times in a day may I receive
Communion? Full Question
I'm confused. I was always taught you could receive Communion
only once a day. My pastor says this isn't correct. He says you can
receive the Eucharist twice a day.
Answer Your pastor is correct. Canon Law says a person may receive Holy
Communion a second time, provided he does so during a celebration
of the Eucharist in which he participates (canon 917). The stipulation
that one receive the second Communion at a Mass "in which he
participates" doesn't apply in the case of those in danger of death
(canon 921).
The confusion about this subject is due to post-conciliar changes in
Church practice regarding the Eucharist. In the old 1917 Code of
Cannon Law, reception of Holy Communion more than once a day
was prohibited. After Vatican II this restriction was mitigated to
permit reception twice on the same day. The 1983 revised Code of
Canon Law incorporated the post-conciliar change in practice into
the law of the Church.
Answered by: Catholic Answers Staff
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By Shiela Mendoza
F ilipino workers here in Korea are known
as busy bees, they work 6 days a week
but they try to come to church during their rest
day which is Sunday to spend one and a half
hours to thank God for their blessings and say
their prayers.
That’s the usual routine, but last March 11,
2012, Daerim Community organized a
recollection for volunteer members. It was held
at Salecio Daerim Church from 1:00-3:00 pm.
They invited Sr. Angel Libron, SSpS. She
discussed topics about volunteerism and Lent.
She started with the question "what is your
reason in becoming a volunteer?" Someone
answered because he wanted to learn more
about God, for him not to be lost, some find the
community as their family and some felt being
in the community is just like you're in
Philippines. There may be different reasons but
there's one thing in common. They all answered
the call of serving God. God is the one who
chose them. She quoted what God said "come
as you are." “God didn't ask every member to
be perfect because he knows that there is a part
in you, which you can share, that can make this
community whole,” she said.
She emphasized the importance of giving
thanks to God for every blessing that we
receive and our attitude in receiving what he
has given. We should see a glass with half
water inside it as a “half full” rather than “half
empty.” If we see it as a “half full,” it shows
that even we don’t receive what we ask
completely, we are thankful that he gave us half
of what we ask for. But if we see it as a “half
empty” it shows that God gave as something,
maybe not the whole thing we ask for, but we
see it as nothing. God listens to all our prayers
and answer it the way he knows best for us.
"Sister Angel" said that what we only need to
do is ask God. Just ask and wait.
It is not too late for fasting this lent. For us
who work here in Korea, fasting in eating foods
like meat and fish are too complicated to do
because we need strength. She shared new way
of fasting. Some people use to criticize other
people, now at lenten season as a way of fasting
we should forget about criticism and start
praising and appreciating. Not only during this
Lenten season but it is best if we can practice it
always and we became use to it.
It was only two hours of talk but every word
that came out of her sinked-in to our mind and
heart. Sister Angel made us realize and
appreciate everything that came from God and
she inspired us to be, not the perfect but the
best volunteer that we can be. And the best part
is that, she told us, we should say God bless
rather than take care, be careful and etc.
because as we say God bless to other, both of
you are being blessed. ...... God bless...:)
by Shiela Mendoza
F aith in God and passion in serving God
are the reasons that led Daerim Filipino
Catholic Community reach its 20 years of
establishment.
Last March 18, 2012, Sunday, the
community celebrated its anniversary.
Although everyone is busy they found time to
come to church and celebrate. Daerim
volunteers, mass goers, pinay wives with their
Korean husband and children, and friends were
present on that day. At around 11:30 am, the
Holy Mass was held led by Fr. Arvin
Mosqueda., MSP.
After the mass everyone was invited to eat
lunch at the auditorium. Community volunteers
brought food to be shared to everyone. After a
bountiful lunch the president of the community,
Mr. Dan Panti gave a flash back about the past
20 years of the Community. How the
community started, those trials, the ups and
downs, and the status of the community at
present. The audience gave a round of applause
as a response because they were proud of
everything they had gone through.
Ms. Eden Rabusa and Ms. Janice Cariaga
performed an interpretative dance about the
song entitled "The Prayer." Mr. June Valencia,
who looked like Bruno Mars, sang the song
"Just the way you are" with his guitar, together
with Dan and Janice. The choir members, the
liturgy committee, and the Almond Girls of
Gwangmyeong prepared a dance number.
Everyone was excited because after 20 years
this was the first time that Daerim volunteers
had the courage to perform a dance number in
front of a huge audience. And to their surprise,
it became an on the spot contest with a cash
price. It made the performance more exciting.
The liturgy group won and they decided to
contribute the cash price to the community fund.
For the audience participation they played
games and danced all together. One of the
visitors, Aiza Jung, half Korean-half pinay, was
requested to sing not only once but thrice due to
the audience’s request.
A certificate of appreciation for his
outstanding volunteer service was given to Mr.
June Valecia. He was really surprised for this
award. In his inspiring speech he said that
“there are lots of people who shared their life
to the community, they contribute in different
ways, they come and they go, but still life must
go on.” For the closing remarks Fr. Arvin said
"Daerim Community serves as a guide to each
and everyone specially to those who are far
from their family, for them not to be lost in
their journey here abroad."
The celebration ended but that day marked
the beginning of another chapter in the history
of this community.
The volunteers of the Daerim Filipino Community with Mr.
Edison Pinlac, the President of Hyehwadong Dilipino Catholic
Community and Mr. Dan Panti, the President of Daerim Filipino Community during their 20th anniversary celebration.
Sr. Angel Libron, S.Sp.S. with the volunteers of Daerim Filipino
Catholic Community while giving her talk about Lent and volunteerism.
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KAILANGAN SA
PAGPAPAKASAL 1. Birth Certificate ng mga ikakasal
2. Status of singleness from Census
(notarized)
3. Parents’ consent as proof of singleness
(notarized)
4. Baptismal Certificate for marriage purposes
5. Confirmation Certificate for marriage pur-
poses
6. Passport (xerox copy)
7. Pre-Cana seminar na gaganapin bago ang
takdang araw ng kasal. Makipag-ugnayan
po lamang sa Catholic Center para sa sched-
ule.
SA LAHAT NG MAY E-9 VISA Para Po sa lahat na may E-9 VISA, may tatlo
pong tanging dahilan upang payagan kayong
makalipat ng kumpanya. Ito po ay;
1. Kayo ay dalawang buwang hindi pinasasa-
hod
2. Kayo ay pisikal at verbal na sinasaktan, o
di kaya’y
3. Bankrupt o lugi ang kumpanya
KAILANGAN SA
PAGPAPABINYAG 1. Birth certificate ng batang bibinyagan
2. 2X2 ID pictures (2 pcs)
3. Application form (kumuha sa center)
Kailangan ipasa ng mag-asawang magpapa-
binyag ng anak ang “application form” at su-
mailalim sa “interview” sa Catholic Center
isang linggo bago dumating ang takdang araw
ng binyag.
Ang mga magulang, ninong at ninang ay
bibigyan ng katekismo sa binyag na ginaganap
tuwing ika-10 ng umaga, araw ng linggo
(mismong araw ng binyag). Tanging ang mga
pangalan ng mga nakadalo ng katekismo ang
mailalagay sa Baptismal Certificate. Ang bi-
lang ng mga ninong at ninang ay hindi dapat
lalabis sa dalawampu. Ang lahat ay pi-
nakikiusapang isaisip ang angkop na pananamit
para sa okasyon.
PANAWAGAN PARA SA MGA
NAGPAPABINYAG Tinatawagan ang pansin ng lahat ng mga di
pa nakakakuha ng Baptismal Certificates ng
kanilang mga anak.
Maaari ninyong kunin ang mga ito sa Catho-
lic Center tuwing linggo sa ganap na alas 9:00
ng umaga hanggang ika 12:00 ng tanghali, at sa
ganap na ika 4:00 hanggang ika 5:00 ng hapon.
Maliban po lamang sa tuwing ikadalawang
lingo ng bawat buwan. Makipag-ugnayan po
kay Edison Pinlac: (010-2906-3109) o sa kahit
na sinong Lay Minister.
MGA LIBRENG KONSULTA
AT GAMOT
Doty Hospital - 42-5 Eung-am-dong, Un-
pyeong-gu, Seoul 122-906, tel. no. (02)385-
1477
Joseph Clinic - 423 Yeungdongpo-dong, Ye-
ung dongpo-gu, Seoul 150-030, Mon.-Fri. 1pm-
9pm, Tel. No.(02)2634-1760
Raphael Clinic - inside Tong Song High
School, every Sun. , 2-6 pm.
National Medical Center– Dongdaemun Tel.
No. 2260-7062 to 7063
Seoul Medical Center– Gangnam Tel. No.
3430-0200
MIRIAM COUNSELING
CENTER For Migrant Women
50-17 Dongsoong Dong Chongrogu Seoul
110-809 near Maronnier Park. Tel #(02) 747-
2086 E-mail: [email protected] (KCWC) Of-
fice hours: Mon-Fri. 11 am-5 pm Sat. day off
Sun. 3 pm-6 pm Activities: Emotional/
spiritual counseling Woman’s rights and
labor issues Korean language/culture study
(men and women are welcome).
MIGRANT CENTERS
Guri Pastoral Center 031-566-1141
Ansan Galilea Center 031-494-8411
Suwon Emmaus Center 031-257-8501
Friends Without Borders Counseling Office
032-345-6734/5
Gasan, Song-uri International Community
031-543-5296
Uijungbu, Nokyangdong Migrant Center
031-878-6926
Masok Chonmasan Migrant Center
031-593-6542
Bomun, Seoul Foreign Workers’ Labor Coun-
seling Office 02-928-2049/924-2706
MGA IMPORTANTENG
PAALAALA Mga kailangang dokumento sa paga-asikaso ng
mga reklamo tungkol sa sahod:
1. Pay Slip or any other proof of payment of
salary
2. Daily Time Record (DTR) if available, or
self-made record of daily work attendance
specifying Regular Working hours, Over-
time, and Night Differential.
3. Labor Contract
4. Bank Book/ Passbook
5. Alien Card and Passport
MINIMUM WAGES FOR
THE YEAR 2012 1. Period of application: Jan. 1 2012 ~ Dec. 31
2012
2. Minimum wage
Hourly wage rate : 4,580 won, daily wage
rate (on a 8-hour basis): 36,640 won
In the case of 40 hours per week (209
hours per month) the monthly wage will
amount 957,220 won.
3. Target of application: every business or
workplace employing workers
Workers whose minimum wage can be
reduced
- Apprentices: his/her minimum wage
may be reduced as much as 10% up to 3
months (hourly wage rate :4,122 won)
4. Workers who are not applied the minimum
wage
- A person who has remarkably low abilities
to work due to a mental or physical handi-
cap (when approved by the Minister of
Labor).
- An employee who works for the workplace
which employ only relatives living to-
gether or domestic workers.
- A sailor who is subject to the seamen law
or an owner of ship employing sailor.
5. Liability of the employer
Liable to pay above the minimum wage to
the employee.
- An employer shall pay the workers at
least the minimum wage rate or more.
And no employer may lower the previ-
ous wage level on the ground of the
minimum wage.
- If a labor contract provides for a wage
that is less than the minimum wage rate,
it shall be considered to stipulate that the
same wage as the minimum wage rate
shall be paid.
6. Obligation of notice of the minimum wage to
the worker
- An employer shall inform the workers of
minimum wage rate, wages not included in
the minimum wage, effective date, and
workers being excluded from the minimum
wage Act.
7. In the cases of the following, a contractor
shall take responsibility for violating Mini-
mum Wage Act jointly with the subcontrac-
tor.
- As for determining the unit labor cost
lower than the minimum wage at the time
of the signing of the contract;
- As for lowering the unit labor cost to be-
low the minimum wage in the middle of
the contract period.
※ HOW TO ESTIMATE IF THE MINI-
MUM WAGE IS FULFILLED
1. Convert the total wages excluding the below
wages and allowances into hourly wage rate
and compare it with hourly minimum wage
( 4,580won).
① Wage which is not paid regularly more
than one time per month (such as bonus)
② Wage which is paid for the non-
contractual working hours (such as ex-
tended work allowance, holiday work
allowance, etc)
③ Allowances paid for an employee's living
support or welfare
2. How to calculate the monthly salary based on
the hourly pay: 40-hour work week ⇒Wages
regularly paid a month for contractual work-
ing hours ÷ 209 hours
※ EVEN THOUGH THE STATUTORY
WORKING HOURS ARE REDUCED THE
PREVIOUS MINIMUM WAGE SHOULD
BE GUARANTEED
If working hours are reduced to 40 hours per
week, the minimum monthly wage may be
calculated at 902,880 won. However, it should
be paid at 976,320 won which is the minimum
wage for the previous working hours (44 hours
per week),
When minimum wage is raised, the mini-
mum monthly pay may be calculated at
957,220 won. However it should be paid at
976,320won which is the minimum wage for
the previous working hours (44 hours per
week).
(However, in case of a worker who was em-
ployed on July 1, 2011 and onwards, minimum
wage shall be calculated based on 209 hours
<209 x 4,580 won>)
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Schedule an Appointment starting 15 July
2010. Only fifty (50) ePassport applications
will be entertained per day.
Call the APPOINTMENT HOTLINE
NUMBER 010-9385-0535 ( from 9:00am to
5:30pm M-F) OR you can send an email to
[email protected] and give
your full name including middle name, date
and place of birth, your old passport number
and mobile number in Korea.
Requirements:
Old Philippine Passport and a photocopy of
the passport data page, last page showing the
name and signature of the signing officer,
and the page with the date of last entry to
Korea
Passport application form
Remember your Appointment Reference
Number
ePassport fee – US$ 60.00 payable in cash
only.
Procedure on Date of Appointment:
Step 1:
Check your name on the list of applicants
with appointment
Complete all information on the passport
application form
Wait for your name and number to be called
at Window 4
Submit the application form and present your
old Passport and photocopies
OPTIONAL : If you wish to avail of the
courier service, get a courier form and write
your name and complete return address. Get
a copy of the courier form. Payment will be
made upon delivery of your ePassport. Have
your old passport canceled by the consular
officer.
Step 2:
Go to cashier and pay the exact amount of
US$ 60.00 in cash. No check may be
accepted
Keep your receipt and show it when you
claim your ePassport in person after 6 weeks.
Step 3:
Go to the encoder for encoding of data,
picture taking, taking of thumb marks and
digital signature. Applicant should be in
decent attire. Both ears should be shown
Keep your receipt of payment and bring your
old passport for cancellation to claim your
ePassport. You can also authorize a
representative to claim your passport by
giving authority at the back of y o u r
claim receipt.
NOTE:
It takes about six (6) weeks to process the
ePassport as the approved applications are
sent to a central processing facility in the
Philippines.
How to Apply for ePassport
UPDATE FROM THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY OAV Registration Ongoing at the Philippine Embassy
Filipinos in South Korea who intend to vote here for the senatorial and party-list elections in
May 2013 are reminded to register as overseas absentee voters at the Philippine Embassy in
Seoul.
Registration started on 2 November 2011 and will continue until 31 October 2012. Registra-
tion is available from Monday to Friday during regular office hours, except during declared
holidays. Filipinos may also register every first and third Sunday of the month, coinciding with
the special service for passport renewals in the morning.
“Although the registration period is for one year, I encourage everyone to register early and
not to wait until the last minute to have their names included in the roster of those eligible to
vote in 2013,” said Amb. Luis Cruz.
“This will prevent potential problems associated with rushed applications,” he added.
Registrants only need to present a valid proof of Philippine citizenship, such as a passport.
Those who intend to change their voting places in 2013, such as those returning for good to the
Philippines, can also have their records transferred by the Philippine Embassy.
Mobile registration services, done alongside with mobile passport services, to other parts of
South Korea will be announced later on.
For inquiries, please email [email protected].
Revised Requirements for Reports of Birth
By: Philippine Embassy in Korea
Source: http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/ann_details.asp?id=475
A child born in the Republic of Korea with Filipino parent/s should be reported to the Philip-
pine Embassy in Seoul , not later twelve (12) months from the date of birth, for transmittal to
the Office of the Civil Registrar-General, National Statistics Office (NSO), Manila. Report of
the birth of a child after one year is considered late and an Affidavit of Late Registration shall
be required.
Requirements for ROB
1.Duly accomplished ROB form in 4 original copies
2.Birth Certificate issued by the Korean hospital where child was born ( with English transla-
tion)
3.If child is legitimate, marriage contract of parents. If marriage was in the Philippines, mar-
riage contract must be authenticated by NSO. If abroad, copy of Report of Marriage duly
received by the Philippine Embassy with jurisdiction to register the marriage.
4.If not married, NSO authenticated birth certificate of mother. If the surname of the father will
be used, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity and Authority to use surname of Father will be
required from the father. Republic Act 9255 allows illegitimate children to use the surname of
their father. (Notarization fee of affidavit is Won 33,550)
5.Valid passports/ travel documents of the parents
6.If parent/s are naturalized Filipino/s, naturalization documents are required
7.If reporting is done after twelve (12) months from occurrence, Affidavit of Late Registration
of Birth. (Notarization fee of affidavit is Won 33,550)
8.Consular Fee: Won 33,550
Processing period: two (2) working days
Original documents will be required upon processing together with four (4) photocopies.
Photocopy of a document will be accepted provided they are authenticated/ certified true copy
(CTC) by DFA or the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate.
The Consulate may require additional requirements , if necessary.
NEW REQUIREMENT FOR FILIPINOS MARRYING FOREIGNERS
By: Philippine Embassy, South Korea
Source: http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/ann_details.asp?id=457
Effective 04 July 2011, Filipinos applying for a Legal Capacity to Marry a Foreigner or a
Report of Marriage to a Foreigner are required to watch a short video presentation on the situa-
tion of Filipino spouses in South Korea. The Embassy will release the documents only after the
applicants have seen the video, which talks about life in South Korea and lasts for only twenty
(20) minutes.
The video is part of the Embassy’s educational / awareness campaign to help marriage mi-
grants to South Korea. The video covers the family culture in South Korea, including stories
about the experiences of other Filipinos and advice to ensure the welfare of Filipino nationals
married to foreigners.
The applicant may choose from the following weekly schedule:
Tuesday - 11:30am -11:50am; 2:00-2:20pm
Thursday - 11:30am -11:50am; 2:00-2:20pm
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A p r i l - M a y 2 0 1 2
F R E Q U E N T L Y C A L L E D N O S .
Phil.Embassy
(Labor Office) 3785-3634/3785-3624
(Consular Office) 796-7387 to 89 ext. 103
(Hotline) 011-273-3657
Philippine Airlines 774-35-81
Fr. Alvin Parantar, MSP 010-4323-0870
Sr. Miguela Santiago 016-706-0870
Edison Pinlac (Pres/JPC) 010-2906-3109
Bro. Jimmy Villaflor (VP) 010-2572-8515
El Shaddai (Bro Tony Sacapanio)02-6013-2390
Masok (Gil Maranan) 010-5822-9194
(031) 593-6542
Taerim Community (Dan) 010-8684-7897
Worship Ministry (Ely) 010-8061-9143
Recreation Ministry (Mike) 010-2762-9906
Education (Bobby) 010-4664-6896
Youth Ministry (Weng) 010-5821-7799
IT Committee (Matet) 010-2258-0377
Lay Eucharistic Ministry (Cecil)
010-8060-6784
FMAA (Norma) 010-2408-1554
LRC (Rey) 010-3922-3109
CWI
Mokdong Immigration Processing (Detention) Center 02-2650-6247
Hwaseong, Suwon Immigration Processing (Detention) Center 031-355-2011/2
Chungju Immigration Processing (Detention) Center 043-290-7512/3
Yang Seung Geol 011-226-9237
Han Suk Gyu 010-5348-9515
06 - Marivic M. Pakingan
08 - Ronnie Jobellano
08 - Daniel Nhat Anh Bautista
08 - Ernest James C. Bautista
11 - Ronan Aldous M. Catanghal
11 - Marilou Silva
15 - Nizea Marjoram C. Laurito
15 - Conchita Gonzales
16 - Bernie Catanghal
21 - Bernardo B. Carpio
21 - Sis Violy Bacsa
22 - Mark Kevin Caguimbay
22 - Amy Buesa
25 - Concepcion S. Catanghal
27 - Rebeck Beltran
30 - Rev. Fr. Alvin B. Parantar, MSP
————— o —————
02 - Ayds A. Bautista
02 - William S. Catanghal
02 - Richard Valerio
04 - Erlinda Gutierrez
06 - Juliet Bacamante
06 - Dennis Brotonel
07 - Oscar Amboy
08 - Roger Gallo
10 - Joel Buesa
10 - Jimzon Arce
11 - Jasmin Delena
12 - Ronald Pulido
12 - Ramir (Brix) Constantino
12 - Boyet Dimayuga
14 - William Cole J. Catanghal
14 - Armie Dimayuga
18 - Mark Manzano
20 - Cristine Papina
21 - Ronald B. Carpio
24 - Susan Naquita
25 - Dindo Z. Laurito
25 - Rose Gequira
26 - Glenda Mascarinas
26 - Jaime C. Catanghal
29 - Rev. Fr. Fredy Permentilla, MSP
29 - Reinier Josef D. Abagat
30 - Rev. Fr. Glenn Jaron, MSP
Sunday: Cycle B 2012 April - June Weekday: Year 2
EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor-in-Chief : Emely Dicolen-
Abagat, Ph. D.
News Editor : Ma. Teresa Solis
Literary Editor : Bro. Allan Rodriguez
Catholic Faith Editor /
Lay-out Artist : Roberto Catanghal
Webmaster : Engr. Rogelio Domingo
Contributors : Michael Balba
Johnny Maliglig
Ervie Glory
Felipe Lagunda
Lyn Laurito
Pete Rahon
Circulation Manager : Fr. Arvin Mosqueda,
MSP
HFCC MINISTRY CONTRIBUTORS
Eucharistic : Cecilia Garcia
Lectors &
Commentators : Jovito Gonzales Jr.
FMAA : Norma de Guzman
Choir : Elisea Torres
Sports & Recreation : Mike Panlilio
IT : Ma. Teresa Solis
Youth : Weng Santos
Prayer Partners : Bro. Tony Sacapanio
LRC and CWI : Reynaldo Centeno Jr.
Steward : Sonia Permejo
Fr. Alvin B. Parantar, MSP
Adviser/Chaplain
SAMBAYANAN is prepared and
published monthly by the Archdiocesan
Pastoral Center for Filipino Migrants which is
being administered by the Mission Society of
the Philippines under the auspices of Seoul
Archdiocese.
ARCHDIOCESAN PASTORAL
CENTER FOR FILIPINO
MIGRANTS 115-9 Songbuk-gu, Songbuk 1dong, Seoul,
South Korea 136-020
Telephone Number:
(070) 8161-0870 or (070) 8161-0873/74
e-Mail Addresses:
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VP Jejomar Binay attends Mass & meets Filipinos / 25 March 2012/ Hyehwadong Parish, Seoul
HFCC Observes Holy Week / 1— 8 April 2012/ Filipino Center & Hyehwadong parish, Seoul
Aljur, Diego and Pinoy singers in Korea perform for Filipinos / 8 April 2012/ Tongseong Auditorium, Seoul
HFCC Volunteers’ Basketball Tournament opens / 05 April 2012/ Chungmo Sports Complex, Seoul