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    4th ArchdiocesanFilipino Saints Fiesta Celebration

    September 28, 2014

    3:00 PM

    Cathedral of Mary

    Our Queen

    Archdiocese of

    Baltimore

    IN HIM ALONE IS OUR

    STRENGTH...

    San Lorenzo Ruiz &San Pedro Calungsod

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    Mission Statement

    The Archdiocesan Filipino Council (AFC) builds upon the rich Catholic legacy of faith in its culture and seeksto bring about in all Catholics in the archdiocese such an enthusiasm for their faith that, in living their faith inJesus, they freely share it with others, Archdiocesan Evangelization Department Mission Statement.

    The AFC is committed to serve the Filipino communities/ministries in the Archdiocese of Baltimore by repre-senting the Filipino Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. It will promote Filipino Catholic val-ues and active participation among Filipino families in the life of the local Church, under the guidance of theArchdiocesan Department of Evangelization.

    Responding to the call of the Church, the AFC will work towards the solidarity of all Filipino Catholic organiza-tions, developing a commitment of Filipino groups towards active participation in the Archdiocese, and trainingFilipino leaders for the continuing work of the mission of the Church in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

    Goals

    Driven by the essential mission of the Church and the support of the Department of Evangelization, the AFCwill strive for a dynamic and creative pastoral ministry to Filipinos and Filipino-Americans by:

    1. Serving as a consultative body to the Archbishop and Executive Director of Department of Evangeliza-tion by sharing vision and direction of Filipino groups or ministries in AOB for the benefit of theChurch at-large.

    2. Promoting solidarity among Filipino Catholic organizations (civic and religious) and foster mutual sup-port for pastoral agents with and among Filipinos in AOB.

    3. Increasing participation by Filipinos and/or Filipino American families in parish/Archdiocesan activitiesand promote development of committed leaders and ministers.

    4. Providing means and ways for responding to the challenges and needs in the ministry which transcendsArchdiocesan levels.

    Membership

    The Archdiocesan Filipino Council will consist of official representatives from parishes and various Filipino Civ-ic/Cultural and Religious organizations with consideration given to ensure geographic, generations, and parishdiversity of the members.

    Governance: The Archdiocesan Filipino Council will have an Executive Committee made up of a Chair, Vice -Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.

    In addition to the Executive Committee, Representatives from the following sectors: Religious organizations,Cultural/Civic organizations, Parishes, Youth/Young Adult Sectors shall be included in the governance. Theyshall be called Cluster Representatives.

    The Council shall have Working Teams, such as, Development, Secretariat, Outreach, Liturgy, whose leadersshall be included in governance of the Council.

    They shall be elected by participating members (official representatives of participating Parishes and Filipinoor Filipino-American organizations -civic or religious). Absent members may vote by proxy. Names of electedofficers will be submitted to the Executive Director of Department of Evangelization for approval.

    Terms of Office:

    Officers of the Council will be asked to serve renewable three year terms.

    The Executive Director will serve as the Archbishops Liaison to the AFC and a priest chaplain may also beappointed by the Archbishop.

    4th Archdiocesan Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration

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    4th Archdiocesan Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration

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    September 28, 2014

    Archdiocesan Filipino CouncilArchdiocese of Baltimore

    Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

    5200 N. Charles Street

    Baltimore, MD 21210

    Dear Dr. Ballesteros:

    It is a joy to once again gather for the Fourth Annual Archdiocesan Celebration of the Feast of St.

    Lawrence Ruiz and St. Peter Calungsod.

    These first two Filipino saints have done more than give powerful witness to the rich and deep Cath-

    olic faith and history of the Filipino people: as Catholic laymen who embraced the call and grace of

    their baptism, they embody the missionary spirit of true Christian discipleship, setting an example

    for us all.

    We are grateful to you and all who serve in the Archdiocesan Filipino Council for the good work

    that has been done over the past year to promote solidarity among our Filipino and Filipino-American brothers and sisters, and to help serve their spiritual and pastoral needs. By nurturing and

    strengthening the Catholic faith and culture of the Filipino community, you offer the faithful of the

    Archdiocese a living example of a vibrant Catholic culture that reveals the unique beauty of the Gos-pel.

    Please be assured of our continued support and prayers.

    Sincerely in Christ,

    John W. Romanowsky, Ph.D.

    Executive Director of Evangelization

    Archdiocese of Baltimore320 Cathedral Street

    Baltimore, MD 21201

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    Archdiocesan Filipino CouncilArchdiocese of Baltimore

    Cathedral of Mary Our Queen5200 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21210

    Website: www. flipino-council-aob.org

    Email: [email protected]

    MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

    GREETINGS:

    This year marks the fourth year since the founding of the Archdiocesan Filipino Council. Thanksto the efforts of the Chaplain, Fr. Pete Literal, officers and members, the Council continues to thrive.

    In line with its mandate from the Archdiocesan Evangelization Department which is to build upon therich Catholic legacy of faith in its culture and to bring about in all Catholics in the Archdiocese such

    an enthusiasm for their faith that, in living their faith in Jesus, they freely share it with others, the

    council has initiated and participated in various activities promoting Filipino Catholic values and atthe same time work for the mission of the Church at -large.

    On September 28, 2014, we shall hold the traditional annual Fiesta -Mass honoring the two

    Filipino Saints, San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod to be held at the Cathedral of Mary OurQueen with no less than the Archbishop of Baltimore, the Most Reverend William Lori officiating.

    Three days before the Fiesta-Mass is the Triduum held in the same venue. In the past, thanks to thevarious organizing committees and all the participating organizations, these celebrations have beensuccessful which is a testament of the strong held belief in our Faith that we all share. With your work

    and prayers, we look forward to another fruitful year.

    Yours in Christ,

    RUBEN F. BALLESTEROS

    CHAIRMAN, A.F.C.

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    4th Archdiocesan Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration

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    Archdiocesan Filipino CouncilArchdiocese of Baltimore

    Cathedral of Mary Our Queen5200 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21210

    Message from Rev. Pete D. LiteralChaplain of Archdiocesan Filipino Council

    Associate Pastor of St. Louis ChurchClarksville, MD

    My dear friends:

    Greetings and Congratulations!

    With great pride and devotion, today, we celebrate the Feast of our First Two Filipino Saints, SanLorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod! Your joyful and generous response to celebrate this feast forthe 4th time reflects the spirit Jesus is seeking in the Gospel today. You demonstrate a firm commitmentto bring to life the mission of Archdiocesan Filipino Council. (AFC). Your yes means real yes in pro-moting our vibrant faith and in serving the Filipino communities all over. Following Jesus faithfully re-quires our yes to God and each other, our no to what we should not do. Our response must be firmand our conversion of heart to be ongoing and expansive.

    We honor our Filipino Saints, San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod, both laypersons and com-mitted servants of God, because they have lived fully their faith even in the face of hardships and death.

    The way they lived their lives and faith gives credence to the truth that in God alone, they found theirstrength. Knowing them well and embracing their great examples should give joyful meaning to our de-

    votion and celebration. They responded to the call of God and committed their yes to Him withoutfear. So, let us also respond to God by declaring our own yeses to really mean yes to Him. We re-spond together, as one people. Yes, Lord, we will follow.

    As Filipinos in this Archdiocese, our first yes is to promote our devotion to these two Saints amongour families and friends. Confident that we have the support and encouragement of the Archbishop andpriests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, let us make this Fiesta Celebration, honoring San Lorenzo Ruizand San Pedro Calungsod, a fruitful spiritual gathering of all devotees, Fil-Am families, Fil-Am organiza-tions, and friends of Filipinos.

    Because of what you have done, I thank and commend you, especially all current officers of AFC, allleaders of Filipino organizations, and representatives of Fil-Americans from various parishes of AOB,

    who become the mission partners of the AFC. I am particularly grateful to the working committees ofAFC, the generous donors, and sponsors of this event. I pray that through the intercession of St. Lo-renzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod, God will bless you hundredfold.

    My friends, we are always blessed by God! Let us be grateful and generous! Nothing can stop us torealize our vision and mission, because God, who is gracious and merciful, is with us.

    In God alone is our strength.

    Yours in Christ,Fr. Pete

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    History of Archdiocesan Filipino Council

    The Spark That Ignites the Filipino Solidarity:Birth of the Archdiocesan Filipino Council (AFC)

    Archdiocese of Baltimore (AOB)

    The Filipinos are constantly grateful to the parishioners of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen for theirhospitality and for being the generous host of our various activities and the culminating Eucharist of the cele-bration of the Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration (which started then as the San Lorenzo Ruiz Feast Day whichbegan in the year 2011).This religious event becomes a faith transformation experience for all of the Filipi-nos in Maryland that energized them, to serve more the Lord with Joy in the Spirit!

    Following this momentous celebration, through the initiatives of Fr. Pete Literal and Fr. John Hurley,CSP (former Executive Director of the Department of Evangelization -AOB) and with the support of Msgr.Bruce Jarboe. The first discernment meeting for the organization of the AFC AOB was convened on April8,2012. After the discernment meeting representatives from various sectors and organizations met again onJune 1, 2012, to choose its leaders and sectoral representatives which eventually led to the launching of theArchdiocesan Filipino Council (AFC) Archdiocese of Baltimore (AOB) with a mission slogan of Vibrant Faith,Solidarity and Service. Dr. Ruben Ballesteros was unanimously chosen as it first president.

    The vision of the AFC is...The AFC is committed to serve the Filipino communities/ministries in the Archdiocese of Baltimore by

    representing the Filipino Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. It will promote Filipino Catholicvalues and active participation among Filipino families in the life of the local Church, under the guidance of theArchdiocesan Department of Evangelization.

    Responding to the call of the Church, the AFC will work towards the solidarity of all Filipino Catholic or-ganizations, developing a commitment of Filipino groups towards active participation in the Archdiocese, andtraining Filipino leaders for the continuing work of the mission of the Church in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

    Now in its 3rdyear of meaningful and fruitful existence, the AFC AOB continue to become the source ofstrength and inspiration for the Filipinos in Maryland in witnessing to their faith in Gods love and providence.The recent call for support for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), the AFC AOB through the collabora-tive efforts of its Mission Partners, was able to send more then $ --,000.00 financial aide which were given tothe Archdiocese of Palo, Tacloban City.

    As we look back in the eyes of faith, each year as we celebrate the Filipino Saints Fiesta, we are beingled to new challenges as we grow deeper in our understanding and commitment in the mission of evangeliza-tion in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. This year in solidarity with the Filipinos worldwide we are called to ... TOCHOOSE TO BE BRAVE and SEND FORTH AS HEROES OF FAITH!

    Mabuhay ang Filipino! Bangon Filipinas!

    Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration

    Every Last Sunday of September the Filipinos and Fil-Americans gather as one faith community to cele-

    brate and remember the unwavering faith of our fellow Filipino faithful San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro

    Calungsod who remain steadfast in their belief and love for Jesus as they proclaim His message of hope, loveand peace in foreign land! The combined celebraon of the martyrdom of San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro

    Calungsod has then been known as the Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebraon. This great event starts with a Tridu-

    um (3-night) of prayers, songs and reecons on the lives of San Lorenzo and San Pedro Calungsod and ends

    with a grand Liturgical Celebraon at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. The Cathedral is always jam -packed

    with more than a thousand Filipinos coming from the Archdiocese of Balmore and nearby states.This years gathering has its theme In Him Alone is Our Strength ... a tribute to the unsung heroes of Ty-

    phoon Haiyan (Yolanda) and a celebraon of the triumph of the resilient spirit, vibrant faith and solidarity of

    all Filipinos. We are all excited and honored to have Archbishop William Lori, Archbishop of Balmore as the

    main celebrant and homilist for the Grand Liturgical Celebraon on September 28, 2014 at 2:45 pm. ... concel-

    ebrang with Archbishop Lori are Filipino and local priests of the Archdiocese of Balmore.May this experience of coming together to honor San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod be our tes-

    mony of our faith and trust in Gods Mercy and Compassion as we thank the world for helping and journeying

    with us ... as we rise up and rebuild our naon from the devastaon of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda).Mabuhay ang Filipino! Bangon Filipinas!

    In the Lord Alone is Our Strength!

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    Archdiocesan Filipino Council

    Organizational Structure

    Rene QuizonCluster Representative

    Religious

    Agnes NepomucenoCluster Representative

    Religious

    Noel GarciaCluster Representative

    Religious

    Elvie Dureza

    Cluster RepresentativeBaltimore City Parishes

    Edna GanCluster Representative

    North Baltimore Parishes

    Carmen SottoCluster Representative

    South Baltimore Parishes

    Luis FlorendoCluster Representative

    Civic / Cultural

    John SmithCluster Representative

    Civic / Cultural

    Rogie LegaspiCluster Representative

    Civic / Cultural

    JR ManaladCluster Representative

    Youth /Young Adult

    Noel RendorCluster Representative

    Youth /Young Adult

    Yvette RendorCluster Representative

    Youth /Young Adult

    Dolly PunoAction Team

    Liturgy & Devotion

    Myrna OrtegaAction TeamDevelopment

    Jojo InolaAction Team

    Secretariat

    Fatima De Castro

    Action TeamSecretariat

    Toni Grandea

    Action TeamSocial Action

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    Fr. Pete LiteralChaplain

    Javier PicaVice Chair Person

    Ruben BallesterosChair Person

    Helen SadorraFinance Officer

    Dr. John RomanowskyArchbishops Liaison

    to AFC-AOB

    Romy VargasSecretary

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    Mission Partners of Archdiocesan Filipino Council

    RELIGIOUS CLUSTERALLIANCE OF THE TWO HEARTS Ms. Lita de Lara, Group LeaderAMAZING GRACE PRAYER GROUP Mr. Virgilio Verzosa, Group ContactAFCCPC, JOY IN THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD Mrs. Carmen Sotto, Head ServantBUKAS LOOB SA DIYOS - CAMDEN Mr. and Mrs. Les AngeliaBUKAS LOOB SA DIYOS - DC CLASS ME 9 Mr. and Mrs. Midgie CajayonBUKAS LOOB SA DIYOS COMMUNITY, WASH. DC Mr. and Mrs. Lito Constantino, Mission ApostolateCFC FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY LIFE Mr. Noel Garcia, Group LeaderCOUPLES FOR CHRIST GLOBAL, INC. Mr. Romy Vargas, Group LeaderHOLY FAMILY GROUP Mr. Gabriel and Mrs. Herminia Mendoza, Group ContactI CARE APOSTOLATE HEALING MINISTRY Ms. Lita DialinoKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, STO NINO COUNCIL # 9462 Mr. Virgilio Verzosa, Grand KnightOUR LADY OF FATIMA FAMILY ROSARY Mr. Arnulfo and Mrs. Tess Penaloza, Group ContactPILGRIMAGE OF TWO HEARTS PRAYER GROUP/FATIMA APOSTOLATE OF MT. HOLLY, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Sumanga

    CIVICCULTURAL CLUSTER

    ALPHA PHI OMEGA, DC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Ms. Beth A. WongASSOCIATION OF PHILIPPINE PHYSICIANS IN MARYLAND Dr. Juan Beltran, PresidentTHE BAYANIHAN, FIL-AM ALLIANCE OF MARYLAND Mr. John Smith, PresidentFIL-AM ASSOCIATION OF AA COUNTY Mrs. Norma Nicolas, PresidentFIL-AM ASSOCIATION OF UPPER CHESAPEAKE Ms. Maria Ramos, PresidentFIRST ACT, INC. Mr. Bob Guanzon, PresidentFIL-AM ASSOCIATION OF BETHESDA Mr. Rochev G. Balcita, PresidentFILIPINO EDUCATORS OF MARYLAND Mr. Rogie Legaspi, PresidentFILIPINO CULTURAL ASSOCIATION AT TOWSON UNIV Mr. Marvin (MJ) Cabotaje, PresidentFOUNDATION FOR AID TO THE PHILIPPINES, INC. Dr. Marieta Caragay, PresidentKATIPUNAN, FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

    OF MARYLAND, INC. Mr. Luis Florendo, President

    MABUHAY, INC. Ms. Liezl ArgenteMIGRANT HERITAGE COMMISSION Ms. Grace Valera, Co-Executive DirectorPHILIPPINE NURSES ASSOCIATION Ms. Virgie Alinsao, PresidentSANBAYAN, INC. Mr. Mark Wright, President

    TAA FOUNDATION, INC. Mr. Tony Naval, Group Contact

    PARISH LIAISONCATHEDRAL OF MARY OUR QUEEN FIL-AM COMMUNITY Mrs. Elvie Dureza, Group CoordinatorCHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

    FIL-AM COMMUNITY, TOWSON Mrs. Charito Sysantos, Group CoordinatorFIL-AM COMMUNITY OF ST. GABRIEL AT WINDSOR MILL Ms. Angela Seely, Group LeaderFILIPINO COMMUNITY OF ST. JUDE, ROCKVILLE Mr. Pete Bustamante, ChairmanFILIPINO MINISTRY AT THE SHRINE OF THE SACRED HEART Mrs. Tita Siozon, Group LeaderSACRED HEART OF GLYNDON FIL-AM GROUP Mr. Rene Cuizon, Group ContactST. ANTHONY DE PADUA FIL-AM GROUP, BALTIMORE Mrs. Flor Pantalunan, Group ContactST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

    FIL-AM COMMUNITY, COCKEYSVILLE Mrs. Edna Gan, Group ContactST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST FIL-AM COMMUNITY,

    SEVERNA PARK Mrs. Agnes Nepomuceno, Group ContactST. JOSEPH FILIPINO COMMUNITY, FULLERTON Dr. Ruben Buenaflor, Group LeaderST. JUDE SHRINE FILIPINO SPIRITUAL GROUP, BALTIMORE Ms. Dolly Puno, Group LeaderST. LOUIS CHURCH FILIPINO GROUP, CLARKSVILLE Mr. Danny Gortayo, Group ContactST. MARY OF THE MILLS FILIPINO COMMUNITY, LAUREL Deacon Perfecto Santiago, Group Contact

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    We are praying that many Filipino youth and adults

    may follow Gods call

    ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE FILIPINO PRIESTS

    Rev. Jan Jumamoy

    Assisting St. Marys

    Church -Govans and

    Cathedral of Mary

    Our Queen

    Rev. Roque Lim

    Chaplain of

    Upper Chesapeake

    Medical Center

    Rev. Pete Literal

    Associate Pastor of

    St. Louis Church -

    Clarksville

    Rev. Renato Lopez, S.S.

    Professor at

    St. Mary Seminary

    Baltimore

    Rev. Jose Opalda

    Associate Pastor

    St. Joseph Church -

    Cockeysville

    Rev. Leo Patalinghug

    Grace Before Meals

    Ministry

    Rev. James Sorra

    Pastor of St. Michael

    Archangel -Overlea

    Rev. Edgar Villanueva

    Chaplaincy Services

    Recruiter for the

    Archdiocese of Military

    Services

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    Fiesta

    Celebration

    Proud Sponsor of the Archdiocesan Filipino Council

    Honoring the live ofSan Lorenzo Ruiz &

    San Pedro Calungsod

    8420 Belair Road, Balmore, Maryland 21236

    www.stjoefullerton.org

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    St John the Evangelist

    Roman Catholic Church

    118 East Second Street, Frederick, MD 21701

    Wishing all the BlessingsWishing all the Blessings

    To all Filipinos inTo all Filipinos in

    Archdiocese of BaltimoreArchdiocese of Baltimore

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    St Alphonsus Rodriguez Parish10800 Old Court Rd, Woodstock, MD 21163

    Phone: (410) 461-5267 Fax: (410) 750-7286

    Greetings to

    Archdiocesan FilipinoCouncil and all the

    Filipino Communities inArchdiocese of Baltimore

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    Greetings to Archdiocesan Filipino Council

    and All Filipino Communities in the

    Archdiocese of Baltimore

    The Shrine of the Sacred Heart

    5800 Smith Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21209

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    Saint Gabriel Catholic ChurchCongratulates the Filipino Catholics

    of Archdiocese of Baltimore

    6950 Dogwood Road , Windsor Mill MD 21244Phone: (410) 298-8888 - Fax: (410) 944-7409www.stgabrielch.org

    Greetings to Archdiocesan Filipino Council and AllGreetings to Archdiocesan Filipino Council and All

    Filipino Communities in the Archdiocese of BaltimoreFilipino Communities in the Archdiocese of Baltimore

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    Best Wishes from the

    Pastoral Staff

    Of St Jude Shrine

    San Lorenzo Ruiz &

    San Pedro Calungsod

    Pray for us

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    Wishing All the Blessings to

    All Filipinos in Archdiocese

    of Baltimore

    From:

    St. Jude Filipino Spiritual Group

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    The Bayanihan is proud to be a charter member of the Filipino

    Council of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. It is an honor and a

    privilege to work with such wonderful individuals and organiza-

    tions for the glory of God and the strengthening of faith among

    us all.

    Bayanihan Upcoming Events Calendar:

    Saturday, October 18, 2014 Halloween Costume Party Moose Lodge -6:00 to 11:00

    Saturday, October 25, 2014 Atlantic City Trip

    Saturday, December 6, 2014 Christmas Celebration Moose Lodge -noon to 5:00 p.m.

    Friday February 13, 2015 Annual Sweetheart Ball BWI Marriott 7:00 -12:00 p.m.

    Bayanihan Alliance Leadership:

    President LTC John S. Smith, Esq. 410-761-6256

    Vice-President Bob Calica 410-768-5230

    Director of Charitable Giving Romeo Ferrer, M.D. 410-266-8876

    Membership Director Ofelia Gayoso. M.D. 410-255-9058

    Public Relations Lorrie Smith 410-761-6256

    Secretary Jazmin Manlapaz 410-768-6978

    Treasurer Marlene Ganal 410-379-6726

    Director, Travel & Trips Lita Calica 410-768-5230

    POC, Sickness & Bereavement Lupe Marquez 410-760-3236

    Auditor Nati Young 410-788-2243

    Marshall Alfredo Wilson

    410-761

    -8422

    Marshall Nestor Fernando 410-747-9150

    Coordinator, Cultural Dance Group Lorrie Smith 410-761-6256

    Bayanihan Educational Trust:Director of Charitable Giving Romeo Ferrer, M.D 410-266-8876

    Trust Fund Treasurer Lupe Marquez 410-760-3236

    Trustee Lita Roca 410-761-0275

    Trustee Ofelia Gayoso, M.D. 410-255-9058

    The Bayanihan

    Filipino American Alliance

    of Maryland

    P.O. Box1817Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061

    Filipinomarylandbayanihan.com

    Facebook: Maryland Bayanihan.

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    Knights of Columbus

    Maryland State Council

    Santo Nio Council No. 9462

    FRATERNAL YEAR 2014-2015

    Chaplain ---------------- Rev. Father Leo Patalinghug

    Co-Chaplain ------------- Rev. Father Pete Literal

    Grand Knight------------ Virgilio Verzosa

    Deputy Grand Knight ------ Modesto Carbon, Jr, PGK,FDW

    Chancellor -------------- DGee Abad

    Warden ---------------- Maximo Aurelio

    Financial Secretary -------- Al Velasquez

    Recorder --------------- Virgilio Pacayo

    Advocate ---------------Dr. Ruben Ballesteros, PGK

    Treasurer --------------- Rodolfo Aparentado, PGK,PFN

    Inside Guard ------------ Modesto Carbon, III

    Outside Guard----------- Ferdie Dalmacio

    Outside Guard ----------- Nestor A. Ugalino, PGK

    One Year Trustee --------- Fidel Macahia, PGK

    Two Year Trustee --------- Eduardo de Lara, PGK

    Three Year Trustee -------- Dr. Ernesto Rivera,IPGK

    Membership Director --------Nicasio Dematera, PGK

    Program Director ----------- Jose Pete Sysantos, PGK

    Church Acvity Director-------Hector Veloso, PGK

    Community Acvity Director---Maximo Aurelio

    Council Acvity Director ------ Nestor A. Ugalino, PGK

    Family Acvity Director------- Rodolfo Aparentado, PGK, PFN

    Culture of Life Acvity Director--Antonio Sorra, PGK

    Youth Acvity Director ------- Modesto Carbon, Jr

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    GREETINGS FROM THE

    FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF

    ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, FULLERTON

    We are celebrating our annual TO JESUS THROUGH MARY with amass, followed by a procession on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 4:30

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    All are welcome!!! We hope to see you there!

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    Congratulations to the

    Archdiocesan Filipino

    Council

    For all your hard work

    in a successful

    Archdiocesan

    Fiesta Celebration!

    God bless,

    Lauren, Ludi & Bill Yap

    Together with the Filipinos in Baltimore,

    we join everyone in prayers and celebration to the

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    Congratulations to

    Archdiocesan Filipino

    Council

    From:

    Renato O. Flores, MD &

    Myrna M. Ortega, MD

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    The De Lara Familyjoins the Archdiocesan Filipino Council

    in celebrating the Feast of our 2 Filipino Saints,San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod

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    Congratulations and best wishes

    to the officers and members of the

    Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebrationespecially to:

    Dr. Myrna Ortega & Dr. Renato Flores

    Greetings from:

    Emilio P. Quines Jr., M D

    Felicisima David-Quines, MD

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    Wishing all the Blessings to all Filipinos

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    Greetings from the

    PUNO Family

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    BENEFACTOR

    St. Louis Catholic Church, Clarksville

    PATRONSDr. Ruben and Mrs. Aida Ballesteros

    Drs. Narciso and Lilia de Borja

    Dr. Juan and Mrs. Edna Gan

    Dr. Renato Flores & Dr. Myrna Ortega

    DONORSAnonymous

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    Drs. Tony & Mina Escalante

    Fil-Am Association of AA County

    Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Malan (Rodeo, CA)

    ME9 (Marriage Encounter) Families

    Mr. Lauro & Mrs. Cecile Rochino

    Mr. Marcelo & Mrs. Florita Ramiro

    Mr. Tony & Mrs. Helen Sadorra

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    FRIENDSAnonymous

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    SPECIAL DONORS

    Drs. Ben and Dorothy Bandong (Lechon)

    The Dominguez Family Rey Annie Monching and Agnes (Food-Reception)

    Dr. Renan and Mrs. Elvie Dureza (Carossa Flower Dcor)

    Joy in the Spirit of the Lord (Lechon)

    Dr. Juan and Mrs. Edna Gan (Carossa Flower Dcor)

    Ms. Laura Jacobsen (Lechon)

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    Mr. JV Pica, Dr. Rhodora Tumanon, Dr. Rachel Dureza-Muneses (Lechon)

    AFC DONORS To Celebrate Mrs. Edna D. Gans Birthday

    Drs. Alfredo and Marieta Caragay Drs. Jose and Esperanza Corvera

    Dr. Jacinto and Mrs. Dorothy de Borja Drs. Narciso and Lilia de Borja

    Dr. Ray and Mrs. Maribel Magno Mr. Tony and Mrs. Helen Sadorra

    Dr. Pio and Mrs. Ursula Valle Mr. Rod and Mrs. Gemma Dimaano

    Drs. Regalado and Beatriz Dizon Dr. Renan and Mrs. Elvie Dureza

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    Miss Herminia Nudo Mr. Howard and Mrs. Maria L. Slack

    Ms. Celia Sucgang Drs. Felix and Aurora Tan

    Dr. Melencio and Mrs. Rosario Ventura

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

    Sincerest gratitude from the Souvenir Program Committeeto the contributors of the

    souvenir program , for the advertisers from various Churches, Civic and Religiousorganizations,Benefactors ($500 -up), Sponsors ($300 -$499), Patrons ($200-

    $299), Donors ($100 -$199), Friends (< $100),Personal and Special donors for food and flowers.

    THANK YOU!May God, through the intercession of

    San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod, bless us all.

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    On September 29, 1637, San Lorenzo Ruiz professed his faith by martyrdom. He

    was beatified by Pope John Paul II in Manila and later canonized on October28,1987. San Lorenzo Ruiz holds the distinction of being the first person

    beatified outside the Vatican. He also holds the honor of being the first Filipinosaint, the "most improbable of saints," as Pope John Paul II described him duringthe canonization ceremony.

    Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint, was the kind of man who could die for Godand religion a thousand times if he had to. Lorenzo Ruiz was was a layman who

    worked as a calligrapher for the Dominican parish of Binondo, Manila. As an "escriba," he was exceptionallygifted, and the Dominican friars relied on him to transcribe baptismal, confirmation and marriage documentsinto the church's official books. He was also an active member of the Marian confraternity, a man the

    Dominicans described as someone "they could trust."The son of a Chinese father and Tagala mother who lived in the Parian district outside the city walls of

    Manila, Lorenzo Ruiz married a Tagala like his mother and had three children -- two sons and a daughter --whose descendants are currently residents of the same area where the original Ruiz family lived. In 1636, Ruizwas implicated in a murder. He sought help from his Dominican superiors who believed in his innocence. In or-der to escape what they believed would have been an unjust prosecution for their protege, the Spanish friars im-mediately sent Ruiz on a missionary expedition outside of the Philippines. Initially, Ruiz thought he was being

    sent to Taiwan, where he believed his Chinese roots would enable him to start a new life. Little did he know thathe and the missionary expedition led by Fray Domingo Ibanez was actually headed for Nagasaki, Japan, wherefeudalism was fanning the flames of Christian persecution. Lorenzo Ruiz was headed straight into the arms ofdeath.

    He was arrested almost immediately upon his arrival in Japan in 1636, and subjected to torture by his

    Japanese captors for more than a year. Tied upside down by his feet and dropped into a well where sharp stakes

    lined the bottom, his torturers would stop just before he would be impaled, and thereupon try to convince him torenounce his faith.

    "Deny your faith and we will spare your life," his persecutors said. To which Lorenzo Ruiz answered, "I will never do it. I am a Catholic and happy to die for God. If I have

    a thousand lives to offer, I will offer them to God."Existing documents attest that the Japanese promised him a safe trip back home where he could be reu-

    nited with his loved ones, but Ruiz staunchly chose to remain faithful to his religion. On September 22, 1637, Ruiz, Fray Domingo and their 14 companions were led up a hill overlooking the

    bay of Nagasaki. There they were hung upside down with their heads inside the well. Their temples were slit

    open to let blood drip slowly until they died either from loss of blood or asphyxiation. Many died after severaldays. Ruiz died last, on September 29,1637.

    "The Lord gives us saints at the right time and God waited 350 years to give us this saint," the Holy

    Father then said. "It is the heroism which he demonstrated as a lay witness to the faith... which is very importantin today's world. The witness of San Lorenzo is the testimony we need of courage without measure to showus that it is possible. Faith and life for Lorenzo was synonymous and inseparable. Life without faith wouldhave been without value...he proved that sanctity and heroism are there for anybody and the final victory is

    made to size for each one of us."

    San Lorenzo Ruizc.1600 - 1637

    Husband, Father & Martyr

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    His LIfeSan Pedro Calungsod (spelled Calonsor in Spanish records) was born ca. 1655. Historical records never mentioned his exactplace of origin and merely identified him as Bisaya. Historical research, however, identifies Cebu as his birthplace.Few details of his early life prior to missionary work and death are known. It is probable that he received basic education a t aJesuit boarding school, mastering the Catechism and learning to communicate in Spanish. He likely honed his skills in draw-ing, painting, singing, acting, and carpentry as these were necessary in missionary work. Calungsod would have been ex-pected to have some aptitude in serving in the Tridentine Mass (now known as the Extraordinary form of the Roman Rite.San Pedro Calungsod, then around 14, was among the exemplary young catechists chosen to accompany the Jesuits in theirmission to the Ladrones Islands (Islas de los Ladrones or Isles of Thieves). In 1668, Calungsod travelled with Spanish Jesuitmissionaries to these islands, renamed the Marianas Islands (Las Islas de Mariana) the year before in honour of both theBlessed Virgin Mary and of the Queen Regent of Spain, Maria Ana of Austria, who funded their voyage. Calungsod and SanVitores went to Guam to catechize the native Chamorros.

    Saint Pedro Calungsod sacristan and missionary catechist, who along with Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores, suffered reli-gious persecution and martyrdom in Guam for their missionary work in 1672.While in Guam, Calungsod preached Christianity to the Chamorro people through catechism, while baptizing infants, childrenand adults at the risk and expense of being persecuted and eventually murdered. Through Calungsod and San Vitores' mis-sionary efforts, many native Chamorros converted to Roman Catholicism.Missionary life was difficult as provisions did not a rrive regularly, the jungles and terrain was difficult to traverse, and the islandswere frequently devastated by typhoons. Despite all these, the mission persevered, and was able to convert a significant num-ber of localsMartyrdom

    A Chinese named Choco, a criminal from Manila who was exiled in Guam began spreading rumors that the baptismal waterused by missionaries was poisonous. As some sickly Chamorro infants who were baptized eventually died, many believed thestory and held the missionaries responsible. Choco was readily supported by the macanjas (medicine men) and the urritaos

    (young males) who despised the missionaries.In their search for a runaway companion named Esteban, Calungsod and San Vitores came to the village of Tumon, Guam on 2 April 1672. There they learnt that the wifeof the village chief Matapang gave birth to a daughter, and they immediately went to baptize the child. Influenced by the calumnies of Choco, the chief strongly opposed; togive Mata'pang some time to calm down, the missionaries gathered the children and some adults of the village at the nearby sh ore and started chanting with them thetenets of the Catholic religion. They invited Mata'pang to join them, but he shouted back that he was angry with God and was fed up with Christian teachings.Determined to kill the missionaries, Mata'pang went away and tried to enlist another villager, named Hirao, who was not a Christian. Hirao initially refused, mindful of themissionaries' kindness towards the natives, but when Mata'pang branded him a coward, he became piqued and capitulated. Meanwhile, during that brief absence o fMata'pang from his hut, San Vitores and Calungsod baptized the baby girl, with the consent of her Christian mother.

    When Mata'pang learnt of his daughter's baptism, he became even more furious. He violently hurled spears first at Pedro, who was able to dodge the spears. Witnessesclaim that Calungsod could have escaped the attack, but did not want to leave San Vitores alone. Those who knew Calungsod personally meanwhile believed that he couldhave defeated the aggressors with weapons; San Vitores however banned h is companions to carry arms. Calungsod was hit in the chest by a spear and he fell to theground, then Hirao immediately charged towards him and finished him off with machete blow to the head. San Vitores absolved Calungsod before he too was killed.Mata'pang took San Vitores' crucifix and pounded it with a stone whilst blaspheming God. Both assassins then denuded the corpses of Calungsod and San Vitroes, tiedlarge stones to their feet, brought them out to sea on their proas and threw them into the water.The Catholic Church considers Calungsod's martyrdom as committed In Odium Fidei ('In Hatred of the Faith'), referring to the religious persecution endured by the personin evangelization.BeatificationA month after the martyrdom of San Vitores and Calungsod, a process for beatification was initiated but only for San Vitores. Political and religious turmoil, however, de-layed and halted the process. When Hagta was preparing for its 20th anniversary as a diocese in 1981, the 1673 beatification cause of Padre Diego Luis de San Vitoreswas rediscovered in old manuscripts and revived until San Vitores was finally beatified on 6 October 1985. This gave recognition to Calungsod, paving the way for his ownbeatification.In 1980, then-Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal asked permission from the Vatican to initiate the beatification and canonization cause of Pedro Calungsod. In March1997, the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved the acts of the diocesan beatification process. That same year, Cardinal Vidal appointed Fr. IldebrandoLeyson as vice-postulator for the cause, tasked with compiling a Positio Super Martyrio (position regarding the martyrdom) to be scrutinized by the Congregation. Theposition, which relied heavily on the documentation of San Vitores' beatification, was completed in 1999.Wanting to include young Asian laypersons in his first beatification for the Jubilee Year 2000, John Paul II paid particular attention to the cause of Calungsod. In January2000, he approved the decree super martyrio (concerning the martyrdom) of Calungsod, setting his beatification for 5 March 2000 at Saint Peter's Square in Rome. Calung-sod was formally beatified on 5 March 2000 by Blessed Pope John Paul II. San Pedro Calungsod was officially canonized by Pope Benedict XVI at Saint Peter's Basilica inVatican City on 21 October 2012.Regarding Calungsod's charitable works and virtuous deeds, Pope John Paul II declared:...From his childhood, Pedro Calungsod declared himself unwaveringly for Christ and responded generously to his call. Young people today can draw encouragement andstrength from the example of Pedro, whose love of Jesus inspired him to devote his teenage years to teaching the faith as a lay ca techist. Leaving family and friends be-hind, Pedro willingly accepted the challenge put to him by Fr. Diego de San Vitores to join him on the Mission to the Chamorros. In a spirit of faith, marked by strong Eucha-ristic and Marian devotion, Pedro undertook the demanding work asked of him and bravely faced the many obstacles and difficulties he met. In the face of imminent danger,Pedro would not forsake Fr. Diego, but as a "good soldier of Christ" preferred to die at the missionary's side.Shortly before his scheduled canonization, a Triduum of masses in honour of Calungsod were celebrated in the Basilica of Sain t Augustine, the Church of the Ges and thePapal Basilica of Saint Mary Major from 18-20 October. A wooden image of Calungsod approved by and flown in from the Archdiocese of Cebu was displayed for publicveneration. Archbishop Emeritus of Manila, Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales presided over the 20 October mass, while Philippine Vice-President Jejomar Binay led the Philip-pine delegation along with Ambassador to the Holy See, Mercedes Arrastia Tuason.SainthoodA statue of Calungsod featured in an earlier model. On 19 December 2011, the Holy See officially approved the miracle qualifying Calungsod for sainthood by the RomanCatholic Church. The recognized miracle dates from 26 March 2003, when a woman from Leyte who was pronounced clinically dead by accred ited physicians two hoursafter a heart attack was revived when an attending physician invoked Calungsod's intercession.Cardinal Angelo Amato presided over the declaration ceremony on behalf of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. He later revealed that Pope Benedict XVI approvedand signed the official promulgation decrees recognizing the miracles as authentic and worthy of belief. The College of Cardinals were then sent a dossier on the newsaints, and they were asked to indicate their approval. On 18 February 2012, after the Consistory for the Creation of Cardinals, Cardinal Amato formally petitioned PopeBenedict XVI to announce the canonization of the new saints. The Pope set the da te for the canonization on 21 October 2012 (World Mission Sunday), 340 years after

    Calungsod's death.On 21 October 2012, Pope Benedict XVI canonized Calungsod in Saint Peter's Square. The Pope donned a pearl-studded mitre and a cream pleated Papal fanon, a spe-cial vestment reserved only for the pontiff in the most solemn and rare liturgical occasions. Filipino Cardinal Ricardo Jamin Vidal concelebrated with Pope Benedict XVI atthe official canonization Mass for Calungsod while among the seven new saints canonized, Calungsod was the only one without a first class relic exposed for venerationsince his body was thrown into the sea. The cutlass knife, a second-class relic used to hack Calungsod's head and neck however was retrieved by Cardinal Ricardo Vidalfrom Guam. During the papal homily, Pope Benedict XVI maintained that Calungsod received the Sacrament of Absolution from Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores beforehis martyrdom and death.After Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, Calungsod is the second Filipino to be declared a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. The Roman Martyrology celebrates Calungsod's feastalong with Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores every 2 April.

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    PRAYER TO

    SAN LORENZO RUIZ AND SAN PEDRO CALUNGSOD

    Our Father in heaven, Faithful and Compassionate God,

    we praise and thank You for blessing the Philippines and her people with two martyrs, who have been

    courageous witnesses of faith, especially in mes of persecuon and adversies.

    As San Lorenzo Ruiz exemplies to the fruit of embracing Your love which conquers fear and emboldens

    people to proclaim readiness to die a thousand mes for the faith in Jesus, we now pray to You through his

    intercession that You strengthen our faith so that we may not waver in the midst of terrible suering and pains.

    Help us to anchor our last breath in the comforng and healing care of Jesus.

    In the dynamism and passion to spread Your word even beyond personal comforts and geographical

    boundaries, San Pedro Calungsod has found his calling and martyrdom. Please grant all Your people the

    same ardent desire of San Pedro Calungsod to share Your word wherever you send us as a catechist or a

    religious teacher. Challenge us all, especially our youth, to embrace You among Your people. Show us the

    value of deep friendship with Your people as we boldly oer our life to friends in danger and profess our great

    love to Jesus, who is faithful to us unto death.

    We seek the intercession of San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod that we may keep the re of faith

    burning in our hearts so that we may follow their examples as Your disciples, who live a life totally immersed in

    Your uncondional love and steadfast faith as we give witness to You.

    Through the intercession of San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod, we pray that the situaons and

    needs of our lives may be blessed bounfully with faith, hope, and divine provisions, including: (pause briey as

    you pray silently for your personal needs). Please grant us the Holy Spirit that we may take the risk, unafraid to

    tesfy to Your great love and become partners in the evangelizaon mission of the church, and serving You

    with great fervor, commitment, and joy in the Spirit.

    San Lorenzo Ruiz:

    Pray for us.

    San Pedro Calungsod: Pray for us.

    Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary: Lead us to your Son.

    We ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

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    The Bandong Family

    Praying Together with 2 Filipino Saints

    Dorothy & Benjamin - September 8, 1963Saint Augustine Church, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

    Father Pete Literalwith Dorothy & Benjamin

    September 8, 2013

    50th Wedding AnniversarySeptember 8th, 2013, Cathedral of Mary the Queen, Baltimore, MD

    Left to Right: Brenda Neil, Bernadette McClary, Ishbel Neil,Dorothy & Benjamin, Alastair Neil, David McClary, Danny McClary

    San Lorenzo Ruiz

    San Pedro Calungsod

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