Mga Happenings sa Village
June 2007 /AAMedrano
17th Annual Santakrusan sa Village
Our Lady of Pompei Church in Manhattan was filled with devotees for the 17th annual Flores de Mayo and Santakrusan sa Village hosted by the Filipino Pastoral Ministry. It was another very successful in the village. Our congratulations to the Hermana Mayor - Josie Bueno and to all who contributed their time and effort to make the event successful.
Santakrusan commemorates the finding of the True Cross by the Empress Elena, and pays tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a popular depiction and narration in the form of procession of women who played an important role in the salvation history of the Old and New Testament. Characters from the bible and the litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary are represented by the "Sagalas" who carry symbols and wear gowns and crowns indicating royalty and influence. The Flores de Mayo is a devotion to pray the Holy Rosary daily in May and offer flowers to the Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It culminates in the procession of "sagalas" depicting the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The crowning of the Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the highlight of the celebration followed by the procession in the surrounding streets of the church. Katherine Valles, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary offered the rosary. The Reina Elena, Mary Joy Ramos putting the crown to the Holy Infant Jesus. The Constantine, Miggy Laforteza carried the crown of the Santo Nino. Ma. Teresa Justine Villanueva, the Reyna delas Flores did the honor of the crowning the statue of Virgin Mary with the "Ave Maria" rendition in Violin played by Samantha and Alyssa Lujares in violin and JR Velasquez played the cello. After the crowning, all the children, flower boys and girls, angels lined up to the altar to offer flowers.
After the long procession in the surrounding streets of Our Lady of Pompei, everybody converged outside the church for the final blessing and group picture.
We have many Sagalas and children that participated in the Santakrusan this year. We thank the Sagala Coordinators , Hermie Valles and Chit Laurecio for their great effort.
Philippine Independence Day Parade
The Sinulog Group of the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York at Our Lady Pompei Church participated in the Philippine Independence Day Parade (PIDC). The members were excited to be part of this annual event for the Filipinos some first timers and those who have experienced before were proud to represent the Filipino Pastoral Ministry. Connie Christian, the new leader of the group led the many members wearing the native Filipino patadyong in the Sinulog Dance. Many thanks to MaryAnn Menendez, who conducted the dance practice in preparation for this big event. They were all happy that the practice paid off . Congratulations to all of you!
The SLRAA also joined the PIDC Parade with their float promoting the Knights of San Lorenzo Ruiz. The Knights wore Barong Tagalog with their medals and the Rosary. The Ladies wore Maria Clara with matching umbrellas marching in front of the SLRAA float. Some of the Knights knelt down in prayer facing the image of San Lorenzo with their rosary on hand in the float. Msgr. Romy Montero wearing the San Lorenzo Ruiz commemorative vestment was also in the float.
EWTN Mass and Recollection at Pompei
Fr. Mark Mary Cristina, M.F.V.A. celebrated the solemn Mass at Our Lady of Pompei on June 3. The Mass was in celebrated in English. Msgr. Romy Montero, Director of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry concelebrated in the Mass.
The First Reading in Tagalog was read by Freddie Salvador. Sally Alonso sang the Responsorial Psalm and Mel Leister read the Second Reading in English. The Prayer of the Faithful was recited in Italian, Spanish, English, Tagalog, French, Polish and Chinese by the representative of each group.
The Mass songs were in English, Tagalog and Latin led by Sally Alonso and Ronald Rameau. Rey Lauron. FPM Pompei Music Director and Henrick Kolasa provided the music.
The Novena to Santo Nino was recited before the final blessing by Zeny Papa of the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York - Queens chapter.
Fellowship and Spiritual Talk conducted by Fr. Mark Mary Cristina, M.F.V.A. followed after the Mass at the OLP Fr. Demo Hall.
24th Annual Santo Nino Fiesta on June 17
Come and join us for another solemn celebration of the Mass and the Pistang Pilipino sa Village on June 17, 2007 in honor of Santo Nino. There will be Mass, Blessing of Children, Blessing of Fathers, Transfer of Santo Nino, Blessing of Santo Nino images and the Pistang Pilipino - Song and Dances and Surprises, raffle drawing, Filipino delicacies.
Sponsored by the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York (SPG/NY) -Queens, Manhattan Brooklyn and Bronx chapters. This year's host of the Santo Nino Fiesta is the Queens chapter headed by Noemi Alfaro, the coordinator and hermana mayor.
19th Annual Baclaran sa Village on June 20
Our Lady of Pompei will celebrate the 19th annual Fiesta of Our Mother of Perpetual Help on June 20. The Mass will start at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday followed by the fellowship at the Fr. Demo Hall. Cora del Mar , this year's Hermana Mayor, is inviting you all to come and participate in the celebration.
Novena to St. Bartholomew, Patron Saint of Catbalogan
The Katbaloganon, USA will start the annual nine days novena in honor of St. Bartholomew on June 9 at Our Lady of Pompei church in Manhattan. Please come and join the weekly devotion at 6:30 P.M. Saturday and every Saturday thereafter until the feast day celebration.
PARTICIPANTS IN THE 17TH ANNUAL SANTAKRUSAN SA VILLAGE AT POMPEI
Altar Boys: Lemuel Gomez,Kevin Villanueva, Jeremy Salvador, Lead Marshal - Gody Olaso, Roving Marshals - Ed Pascual, Cely Medrano, Chit Laurencio Members - Marilyn Castillo, Dayday Unarosa, Zeny Papa, Nelia Villanueva, Sally Alonso, Aida Leano, Helen Macatulad, Yoly Reyes, Hermie Valles, Evelyn Gomez, Nora Velasquez , Aida Valdeviezo, Mimi Rodriguez, Ging Papa, Gina Valenzuela, Tess Salvador, Boots Nepomuceno, Medina Reyes, Nanding Castillo.
The Red Marching Band of New Jersey: USA Flag Bearer - Stephen Daarol; Philippine Flag Bearer - Norma de Jesus; FPM Laksambayan Banner - Bearer: Helen Macatulad SPG-NY Banner Bearer- Maria de Jesus
SANTO NIÑO SPG/NY SINULOG : Leader - Connie Christian, Assistant - MaryAnn Menendez, Sinulog Drummer - John John Dante, Sinulog Members - Nelia Cl oma, Cora del Mar, Rose Fuentes, Nene Dante, Nori Claveria,Andrea Rivera, Rose Tabing, Maxi Chavez, Sally Pacheco, Novel, Josie Olalo, Letty Dolan, Florence Sikorskii, Noemi Alfaro, Miami Panganiban, Cora Lopez, Babes Rivera, Malou, Janet Gorrecita, Rosa Palma, Rosita Enad, Mas, Marieta delaCruz, Mila Javier, Ding Rivera, Amy, Nelly Atienza, Gloria Cabati, Lulu Espina, Zena Ferrer.
The Sagalas and their Escorts: Queen of Nations- Philippines Kristin Quidit, E scort - Xegfred Quidit; USA - Dierdre Marie Levy, Escort - Armand Gayas, Morning Star - Kristine Anne Batac, Escort - Keith Estiller; Mystical Rose - Samantha Herrera, Escort - Benedict Joson; Divine Shepherd- Katheren Shiela Russel Pomero, Escort - Roseanne Karl Pomero; Gate of Heaven - Ashley Laurencio, Escort - Jojo Sahni; Tower of Ivory - Kristianne Castillo, Escort: Matthew Manuel; House of Gold - Ginger Chavez, Escort : Reggie Avelino; Cause of our Joy -Janelle Avelino; Escort - Gabriel Stephen Marquez; Mirror of Justice - Emily Aponte, Escort - John Ray Rodio; Vessel of Honor - Juliana Gonzales, Escort - Samuel Sid Peusca; Spiritual Vessel -Jenny Malacapay, Escort - Gerald Lingad; Virtues : FAITH - Marjorie Ann Ramirez, Escort: Philippe Ramirez; HOPE - Kimberly Ann Sarmiento, Escort: Jan Sarmiento; CHARITY - Murlyn Manuel, Escort: Eduardo Romero; Barangay Sang Birhen - Genevieve Amuncio; Help of Christians -Christline Fernandez, Escort - Kevin Tolentino; Ark of the Covenant - Daniela Forman, Escort - Michael Tabuzo; Health of the Sick - Carmela Sikoski, Escort - Mitchell Quilog.
Queen of Confessors- Gertrude F. Limbag, Escort: Randal Bernandes; Queen of Mercy - Samantha Velasquez, Escort - Dante Velasquez, Jr.; Queen of Martyrs - Rina Eliza Solis, Escort: Glenn Dioso; Queen of Prophets - Jennifer Paras, Escort: Michael Alfaro; Queen of Patriachs- Katrina Penaflor, Escort: Ken Sablande; Queen of Apostles - Josephine Thomas, Escort - John Fisher; Queen of all Saints- Flavia Guzman, Escort: Franklin Ramos; Queen of Peace- Mary Angel Madriaga, Escort: Ben Balahadia, Queen of Angels - Stephanie Janelle Valles, Escort -Paul Valles.
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary - Katherine J. Valles, Escort - Jeremy Forman, Rosary Bearer: Maria Cassandra Cloma. Reyna de las Flores - Ma. Teresa Justine Villanueva, Escort- Mark Alexander Castillo, Flower Girl - Katherine Laurencio. Constantino - Miggy Laforteza, Reyna Elena - Mary Joy Ramos, Escort - Luis Enrique Luyo
ANGELS - Catherine Espina , Margaret Galarita, Daniela Dinglasan, Cresnina Magpantay, Charlene Gayas, Carmina Escobar, Kaitlin Batac, Riya Nagpal, Jade Quilatio, Camille Mendoza, Kara Galvez, Isabel Kahulis.
AVE MARIA - Bea Tolentino, Monet Middleton, Angela Perez , Angelina Calderon, Abigail Laforteza, Mary Grace, Samantha Chavez, Alyssa Lujares
Big Rosary Bearers - Gabriel Papa , John Marlo Medalla, Philip Bolano, Louie Martin Paraguay, BJ Dioso, Miguel Laforteza, Joshua Medalla, Joseph Middleton
FLOWER GIRLS and BOYS - Monique Parshi, Precious Perez , Alexandra Dimagmaliw, Roxanne Pagnas,Ruzette Solis, Annica Borac, Kathrianne Muchuelas, Rheanna Muchuelas , Michaela Marquez, Bea Laforteza, Alexis Lujares, Farah Chamorro, Ma. Theresa Fernandez, Katrina Batac, Lilia Wiesburg, Nicole Richardson, Mila Swagadi, Stephanie Garner, Mariela Balaroy, Dylan Palaganas, Andrew Calderon, Kenneth Lorovico, Shiean Mercado, Vince Mercado, Alica Rodio, Anica Joy Guevarra, Vince Rodio, Amelia Rae Rodio, Vilma Guaman, Carolyna Guaman, Florence Allen Valeva, John Rivera, Jefferson Valeva ,Samantha Joy Baler, Ariana Bustos, Jilliane Prego, Jefferson Guaman.
Santakrusan sa Village Hermana Mayor 2007 - Josie Bueno; Flores de Mayo Hermanitos & Hermanitas : May 6 - Jerrica Bueno & Justin Bueno; May 13 - Thea Marcelo & Benjamin Marcelo; May 20 - Jasmine Salvador & Adam Rodriguez; May 27 - KC Lorovico & Mark Calaro. Our Lady of Pompei Three Societies; The Clergy; The Blessed Virgin Mary - Bearers: Boni Papa, Dan Papa, Chito Tabing, Nestor Nepomuceno, Freddie Salvador, Floro Gomez; Rosary Leader - Nancy Hombrebueno; Devotees ; Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York
S P O N S O R S of the 2007 Flores de Mayo and Santakrusan sa Village
Josie Bueno, Nanding & Marilyn Castillo, Bobby & Nelia Villanueva, Alma Cruz & Family, Ramon & Chit
Laurencio, Noemi Alfaro & Family, Henry & Cely Medrano, Nelia Cloma & Family, Aida Valdeviezo,
Connie Christian & Family, Sally Alonso, Boni & Zeny Papa & Family, Ed Pascual, Gody Olaso, Nancy & Salome
Hombrebueno, Dan & Ging Papa, Letty Dolan, Medina Reyes, Josie Olalo, Tessie Gayas & Family, Nora & Dante
Velasquez, Gloria Cabati, Hermie Valles & Family, Marieta de la Cruz, Nita Nagales, Normita, Purificacion Rivera,
Marilou Quidit, Florante & Elena Valeva, Norma de Jesus, Racquel & Ryan Guevarra, Rowena & James Estrella,
Lucky & Rosale Damiao, Babes Rivera, Cora Lopez, Aileen & Archie Orodio, Precy & Cesar Lescano, Cora del
Mar, Gladys Alfaro, Jessica Manno, Evaliante Panganiban.
Santo Nino Sponsors: Melba Castillo, Nanding Castillo, Peter & Leila Inez, Lina Matthews, Vern & Nora
Caragan, Genie Acbo & Norma Bernate, Normita , Alma Cruz & Family.
FLORES DE MAYO SANTAKRUSAN SA VILLAGE COMMITEE 2007
Hermana Mayor- Josie Bueno, Sagala Coordinators - Hermie Valles & Chit Laurencio,
Crowning Ceremony Coordinator - Cely Medrano, Flower Offering Coordinators- Josie Bueno, Conchita Laurencio,
Zeny Papa; Presentation of Sagalas - Gody Olaso, Reception - SPG-NYCoordinators - Manhattan - Josie Bueno/ Marilyn
Castillo/Aida Valdeviezo Brooklyn- Norma de Jesus, Queens - Noemi Alfaro / Nelia Cloma/Zeny Papa, Bronx - Alma Cruz.
Liturgy - Ed A. Pascual, Mass and Song Leaders- Sally H. Alonso, Nancy Hombrebueno, Commentator - Helen Macatulad,
Eucharistic Ministers - Bobby & Nelia Villanueva, Araceli A. Medrano Music - Reynaldo Lauron, OLP Filipino Choir,
Flowers & Arts - Dada Gurtiza, Misallete - AA Medrano, Nancy Hombrebueno, Photographers - Hilarion A. Medrano,
Videographers - Bobby Villanueva, Ramon Laurencio; Sinulog Coordinators - Connie Christian, MaryAnn Menendez;
Services - Boni Papa; Ways & Means - Nanding Castillo/ Ramon Laurencio; Director - Msgr. Romulo Montero