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Schedule of Activities of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei
Misang Pilipino every Sunday 3:00 P.M.
Novena Mass every Wednesday 6:30 P.M.
Mass and Holy Hour every First Friday 6:30 P.M.
June 6 Novena and Mass in honor of St. Bartholomew
Sponsored by the Katbaloganon Association, USA. Mass starts at 6:30 P.M. on nine consecutive Saturdays until the feast day celebration. The Sison Family led by Mr. & Mrs. Narding Sison are the novena Mass sponsors for the first week.June 7 Philippine Independence Day Parade
The volunteers and staff of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei will join the Philippine Independence Day Parade with the members and volunteers Simbang Gabi sa Katedral (SGSK) and the San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel.June 21 Sun Santo Nino Fiesta and Fathers Day celebration
Mass starts at 3:00 P.M. Tagalog Mass, blessing of children, images of Santo Nino, Father Days blessing and Pistahan, Kantahan, Sayawan, kainan. This year’s host is the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York -Elmhurst and Brooklyn chapter led by Norma de Jesus and Cora del Mar, the Hermana Mayor of this celebration.June 24 Wed Baclaran sa Village, Feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Help.
Mass and Novena starts at 6:30 P.M. followed by the reception at the Father Demo Hall. Mr. & Mrs. Mel and Lulu Escobar are this year’s Hermano and Hermana Mayor. The Feast day celebration is the culmination of the nine days perpetual prayers and Mass that started on April 22.July 04 Sat FPM Independence Day Barbeque Party.
Held every year at the backyard of the Our Lady of Pompei except last year were the FPM Barbeque Party was held in the spacious back yard of Nanding and Marilyn Castillo. Please come and join us. It is potluck.May Birthday Celebrants
The birthday celebrators for the month of May received a special birthday blessing from Fr. Romy Montero during the May 24 Sunday Mass. Happy birthday to All: Alejandro Jacala, Rudy Riego, Kladys Glenn Lascano, Dennis Papa, Rene Gacho, Rosemarie Borgonia, Jareth Bona, Dan Papa, Laulhati Acuna, Sam Barreto, Ed Resurreccion, Robert Jose Tan, Germilina F. Cruz, Raze, Mary Ann Menendez, Azucena Ferrer, Isabel Gonzales, Boni & Zeny Papa, Bonifacio de la Cruz, Danielle Papa, Remy Esquivias, Cristita Garcia, Ramon Laurencio, Edna Viscondi, Ellen Monteirde, Leonora Figueroa, Nery Pascual, Nanding Castillo, Rhaiza Marie, Ligaya Gregoire, Joy Maniquez, Helen Macatulad.In loving remembrances of Narding Medrano on her 74st Birthday and Fr. Bobby B. Sison on his 44st Sacerdotal anniversary of Priesthood on May 30.
Participants of the 19th Annual Santakrusan sa Village at Our Lady of Pompei
Altar Boys: Kevin Villanueva, Gabriel Marquez, John Adam Rodriquez; Lead Marshal: Ernie Bugarin; Roving Marshals: Ed Pascual, Cely Medrano, Bobby Villanueva, BAND: Red Mike Marching Band. FPM Laksambayan Banner-Bearer: Norma de Jesus; Bearer Philippine Flag: Sammy Pinangay, Bearer USA Flag: Danny Maligaya. SPG-NY Banner -Bearer: Ricardo Menendez; SANTO NIÑO Bearers: Abe Laforteza, Jun Makinano ,Ric Guy, Danny Concepcion.Queen of Nations –Philippines - Ashley Laurencio; Escort: Jojo Sahni; USA -Kimberly Gilmore, Escort : L. John, Morning Star - Allysa Lara Lugares, Escort: Carlo Basconcillo; Tower of Ivory - Christine Joy Barretto, 1st Marshals - Evelyn Gomez, Dayday Unarosa; House of Gold- Angelica Calderon; Escort: Philson Caballes; Cause of our Joy- Janelle Avelino, ,Escort : Reggie Avelino; Mirror of Justice - Genevive Amoncio; Escort: Dimitri Gomez; Virtues FAITH- Cassandra Cloma, HOPE - Chiara Laurene Perez, CHARITY- Shiean Mercado 2nd Marshals - Nelia Villanueva, Aida Valdeviezo; Queen of Confessors - Jade Tapia; Queen of Mercy - Saira Escobar; Queen of Martyrs - Rochelle Amoncio; Escort :Joseph Dobouzet; Queen of Prophets - Jelene Dela Cruz, Escort - Christopher Blanquera; Queen of Patriachs - Charlene Canales, Escor: Michael Canales; Queen of Apostles - Angela Taldone, Escort: Anthony Taldone, Queen of Peace -Kristianne Castill, Escort: Mark Castillo; 3rd Marshals - Marilyn Castillo, Maxie Chavez.
ANGELS - Poebe Madrid, Bea Laforteza, Alexandra I. Dimagmaliw, Isabella Allegan, Tiffany Adalen, Kathrianne Muchuelas, Lerie Anne Perez, Angeline Calle; 4th Marshals: Josie Bueno, Nancy Hombrebueno; Queen of Angels - Kayzel Sangalang, Escort: J.L. Sangalang; AVE MARIA -Sarah Mc Dermontt, Zoe Canlas, Jessenia Calle, Katherine Laurencio, Melissa Karaer, Urania Someras, Abegail Laforteza, Jalyn Rivera; 5th Marshals: Tess Salvador, Glenda Dizon
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary - Jessica Mae Infante, Escort:Mark Hilario, Rosary Bearer - Alexis J. Lujares,; Flores de Mayo Hermanita - Catherine Espina, Hermanito - Andrew Calderon . Reyna de las Flores - Samantha Mercado, Escort: Paolo Mercado;Flower Girl - Alyssa Valdez
FLOWER GIRLS and BOYS - KC Lorovico, Tiffany Gadais, Krisnina Magpantay,Roniel Urmasa, Kenneth Lorovico, Andrea Chavez, Migue Laforteza, Mikaela Marquez, Angelica Redzyniak, Rhiana Muchuelas, Bianca Guese, Chloe de la Vega, Kyla Guese, Carlo Jay Yturralde, Miguel Yturralde, Christian Yturralde, Catherine Espina, Andrew Calderon, Dylan Taganas, Poebe Marbid, Philip Marbid, Pierre Marbid, Carmina Escobar, Tiffany J. Amoncio, Sharmin Sabado, Paula Agustin, Dylan Taganas, Jason Caballes, Jasmine Salvador, Anna Wong, Lucas Sena, Isabella Cuevas, Veronica Wong, Aaliyah Rivera, Jaylyn Rivera, Amy Garcia, Jeffrey Garcia. 6th Marshals: Annie Swanson, Susan Gamallo, Nelia Cloma
Constantino - Milo Erana-Dizon; Reyna Elena - Samantha Velasquez, Escort - Dante Velasquez, Jr.; 7th Marshals: Sally Alonso, Chit Laurencio, Mila Erana; The Clergy – Msgr. Romy Montero, Fr. Lito Cabatuan; The BLESSED VIRGIN MARY – Bearers: Nanding Castillo, Ben Dizon, Freddie Salvador, Ed Pili; Rosary Leaders - Helen Macatulad, Malu Bugarin.
Prayer
Dear All,
Ed Pascual had a mild heart attack last Monday. He is going to have a surgical procedure today, please include him in your prayers for the success of the surgery.
Thanks,
Cely
19th Sayawan sa Village
For years the Sayawan sa Village has always been the leading event in the village because of your support. The Filipino Pastoral Ministry hosted another successful event this year sponsored by the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York (SPGNY) on Saturday April 18, 2009. We are grateful to all of you for your continued patronage. Congratulations to the new members who energized the event. And for all those who missed the all night dancing event, we hope to see you next year.
Novena Mass to Santo Nino
The Sayawan Village kicked off the many activities at Lady of Pompei Church in Manhattan of the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York (SPGNY). The Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York, now on it’s 26th year anniversary propagating the devotion to Santo Nino, continues to be the link to our kababayans that the Filipino Pastoral Ministry serves. It’s members have a vital role in promoting the programs and activities of the ministry.
The Novena Mass in preparation for the 26th Santo Nino Fiesta started on April 19 and every Sunday thereafter until the Feast day on June 21. The family members of the different chapters of the SPG/NY attend the Novena Mass.
The SPGNY Brooklyn Chapter is the host for this year’s celebration. Norma de Jesus, coordinator and Corazon del Mar, the hermana mayor coordinates the weekly novena and the preparation of the Santo Nino Fiesta celebration.
If you would like to be one of the sponsors during each week, or if you have petitions and thanksgiving prayer to Santo Nino, please contact the Filipino Pastoral Ministry c/o Fr. Romy Montero (212) 727 0214 or the Chapter Coordinators of the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York : Norma de Jesus -Brooklyn, Josie Bueno - Manhattan, Noemi Alfaro - Queens and Alma Cruz - Bronx.
Flores de Mayo and Santakrusan sa Village 2009
Flores De Mayo started on Sunday May 3 at Our Lady of Pompei with the children and adults participated in the offering flowers to the Virgin Mary. The Sunday celebration is in preparation for the Crowning and Santakrusan sa Village on May 31.
We are grateful to Bro. Michael of Our Lady of Pompei and his helpers who every year set up the life size image of our Lady for the Sunday activities.
Save the Date: May 31, 2009 – 19th Annual Flores de Mayo and Santakrusan sa Village.
The Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei is now accepting Sagalas or applicants for the 19th Annual Flores de Mayo and Santakrusan sa Village. If you would like your sons and daughters to participate in this yearly event in the village, please contact Nelia Cloma, the Santakrusan sa Village Hermana Mayor and Aida Valdeviezo, Assistant Hermana Mayor.
Baclaran sa Village - Feast of Mother of Perpetual Help
The Filipino Pastoral Ministry (FPM) continues to welcome devotees every Wednesday at Pompei for the Novena Mass in honor of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. The Baclaran sa Village is now on its 21st year. On April 22, 2009 the perpetual Novena Mass at Our Lady of Pompei Church in preparation for the 21st Feast Day of Our Mother Perpetual Help on June 24 begun. Every Wednesday through the feast day, there will be the Exposition of the Holy Eucharist, Rosary and Novena at 6:00 P.M followed by the Mass at 6:30 P.M. Mr. and Mrs. Mel and Lulu Escobar are the Hermano and Hermana Mayor of the 2009 Baclaran sa Village.
Thanksgiving for the Incardination of Fr. Joseph Marabe, JCD
Deo Gratias! The newly incardinated to the Archdiocese of New York Fr. Joseph G. Marabe, JCD and Francisco Lanzaderas celebrated a thanksgiving party at the Our Lady of Pompei Church Fr. Demo Hall sponsored by the friends and volunteers of the Simbang Gabi sa Katedral (SGSK), San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel. The party was held on April 26 hosted by the Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Pompei. There were of food and drinks for all the guests.
Fr. Marabe and Fr. Lanzaderas were incardinated into the Archdiocese of New York on March 16, 2009 in the Incardination ceremony officiated by his Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan.
There were several priests who attended the party. A special dance number was performed by the Team Ministry of San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel led by Fr. Joseph Marabe, Fr. Romy Montero, Fr. Nil Villavisa, Fr. Romy Hontiveros with Fr. Lito Cabatuan and the members of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Pompei line dance group.
SLRAA Project Thailand
Welcome back to Nick Libramonte and Casto Changho of the San Lorenzo Ruiz Association of America, (SLRAA) who came from their mission to Thailand. It was indeed a very successful journey for both of them enduring the eighteen hours travel by bus from the city of Bangkok to reach the Muhakhi village in Mae Song. Traveling with them was the life size image of San Lorenzo Ruiz which is now enshrined in the church. They met the village people who were so grateful because their prayers to have their own church was answered. They attended the inauguration of the newly built church named San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic church located in a cleared area on top of the mountain in Muhakhi. The inauguration and the first Mass was officiated by Bishop Joseph Sangval, Bishop of Chiang Mai Diocese on April 18, 2009. Fr. Sutee Charoenkul was contact person of SLRAA for the project.
Project Thailand is a religious, social and humanitarian outreach program of the SLRAA Foreign Mission initiated by Casto Changho. The San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Church will be used by the village people as a place of worship with space to hold more than 50 people. Currently, they pack the village leader's house for services. A center for community gatherings and other community function. A Village Shelter during typhoons since the village houses are mostly made of bamboo and leaves. Welcoming center for visiting village leaders from other tribes. As showcase for the Catholic church to the mountain hill tribes and also to propagate the devotion to San Lorenzo Ruiz and Blessed John Baptist Scalabrini. Learning center for educating the village people about Christianity.
Another project of the SLRAA in Bangkok is to support the newly established Migrant Center for Filipinos at the Mary Help of Christian Church. The center was initiated by Fr. Tamayo, a Salesian priest to help the displaced migrant Filipinos who need help in the city.
Feast Day of Our Lady of Manaoag sa Jamaica
On Sunday May 3, San Lorenzo Ruiz Association in America, Inc. (SLRAA) held a successful celebration of the Feast Day of the Most Holy Rosary Our Lady of Manaoag held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Jamaica, Queens. The celebration was hosted by the San Lorenzo Ruiz Devotional chapter – Jamaica Estates.
Despite the rainy afternoon, many devotees of Our Lady of Manaoag and San Lorenzo Ruiz came to participate in the celebration. The procession was held inside the church.
Msgr. Oscar Aquino officiated the installation of the new Hermana Mayores Ms. Lita Solis and Ms. Celeste Gomez. The two Hermanas received the medals of our Lady of Manaoag as the symbol of their hermandad. Celeste Gomez crowned the Virgin Mary with flowers assisted by her nephew Ronald Bregendahl. Lita Solis lighted the candles assisted by his son Watus Solis. Lita led the Prayer to Lady of Manaoag.
The concelebrating priests were Msgr. Oscar Aquino, J.C.D., main celebrant, Fr. Jed Sumampong, C.P., Pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church, the homilist, Fr. Ninoy Vinluan, Fr. Lito Cabatuan and Fr. Mike Lagrimas, the master of ceremonies. The San Lorenzo Ruiz Knights led by Romy Zamudio, Douglas Ealdama, Dado Acayan and Ed Pascual were the altar servers.
The congregation participated in the offering of flowers to Our Lady of Manaoag led by the flower girls – Rita Bregendahl and Kate Bautista during the offertory. Each one were given a red rose to offer. Other offerors were Elna and Evan Prado – basket of fruits, Celeste Gomez – Wine, Lita Solis – Ciborium, James Bautista for the petition basket.
Other participants in the Mass were: Lectors - Geraldine Solis & Joepet de Venecia; Petition readers – Menchie Pulido, Alex Dy, Rose Calicdan, Eleanor Parico, Ramon Filoteo, Baby de la Isla, Willie Pacleba, Raul Calicdan. The offerors were Elna & Evan Prado. Mr. Ed Burkard the music director of the Immaculate Conception and the cantor Sally Alonso of Our Lady of Pompei church collaborated in providing the music for the Mass.
A reception followed after the Mass. There were music, good food and raffle prizes for the attendees. Congratulations to the Hermana Mayores and their families – Celeste Gomez and Lita Solis. And of course to the officers and members of the San Lorenzo Ruiz Devotional chapter for doing the heavy work in making the event very successful.
Salu-Salo Para Kay San Lorenzo sa Philippine Center
Judging by the attendance, the Salu-salo Para Kay San Lorenzo Ruiz hosted by the Philippine Consul General Cecile Rebong at the Philippine consulate on April 24 was a success.
Consul Rebong gave the welcome address saying that she will do everything to bring the Filipino American community together. We should show One identity as Filipino, one Faith because whatever we do, benefits everybody, the people, and our country. She appealed to the community to support the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz to show to the archdiocese of New York and the city of New York our unity as a Filipino community and to work as one.
Fr. Joseph Marabe and Ambassador Hilario Davide gave inspirational appeal to the community. Ambassador Davide hoped that the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz will be the symbol of unity, a real hope, reaching out to many people and pray that the Team Ministry will be able to do their work in accordance with the plan of God.
The purpose of the meeting was to address the status of the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz, discuss how the team can continue to minister to the spiritual needs of the Filipino Catholic community. The idea was initiated by Architect Zonny Lerum to appeal for the participation of the civic and religious organization in the different spiritual activities with the key challenge of showing “unity” in offering their commitment to pursue the spiritual mission of the Chapel.
A question and answer forum was conducted by Fr. Joseph Marabe and Fr. Nil Villavisa.
Simbang Gabi sa Katedral (SGSK)
The SGSK will kickoff the celebration with a dinner dance fund raising “People’s Ball” to be held on August 8, 2009. It will be a joint project of the SGSK and the Philippine Fiesta. Reservation for the dance is now available.
Save the Date – September 20, 2009
The Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz will celebrate the feast day celebration of San Lorenzo Ruiz on September 20 to be held at Cathedral of Saint Patrick. Bishop Oscar Solis, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, CA will be the main celebrant of Mass for the feast day celebration of San Lorenzo Ruiz. The Novena Masses in preparation for the feast day will be held at the Chapel.
Birthdays and baptism
Congratulations to the newly baptized Christopher Salvador Go, son of the proud Mom and Dad Elvira Macaraig and Joon Go. Msgr. Romy Montero officiated the ceremony at Our Lady of Pompei on April 25.
Happy Birthday to all the celebrants for the month of April and May.
FILIPINO PASTORAL MINISTRY of Our Lady of Pompei SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
May 2009Wednesday 6:30 P.M. Mother of Perpetual Help
Sunday 3:00 P.M. Misang Pilipino *
First Friday 6:30 P.M. Mass and Holy Hour
May
01 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour03 Sun 3:00 PM Start of FLORES DE MAYO (All Sundays of May)
09 Sat 6:00 PM Seminar DIVINE ECONOMICS by Fr. Mike Lagrimas
10,17,24 Sun 3:00 PM Novena Mass for Santo Nino
06 Wed 6:30 PM Perpetual Novena Mother of Perpetual Help
10 Sun 3:00 PM Mother’s Day
24 Sun 3:00 PM May Birthday Celebration
31 Sun 3:00 PM 19th Annual May Crowning & SANTAKRUSAN
*Free Ballroom and Line Dancing & Fellowship after the Sunday Mass
Mga Hapenings sa Vilage
By AA Medrano April 200919th SAYAWAN SA VILLAGE
Please come and join us to the 19th Annual Sayawan sa Village sponsored by the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York and the Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei in Manhattan. It will be held on April 18, 2009 Saturday 7:00 P.M. to midnight. The donation is $ 20. Aside from dancing (disco, ballroom and line dance) there will be raffle prizes and good food. Tell your friends and family to come and enjoy the evening.
The proceeds of the Sawayan sa Village will be used to support the programs and activities of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry and to help defray the expenses for the 19th Annual Flores De Mayo and Santakrusan sa Village, and the 26th Annual Santo Nino Fiesta.
Tickets will also be available at the entrance door. For more information please call: FPM office c/o Fr. Romy 212 727 0214, Nancy – 917 294 4203, Malou –917 515 4764, Nelia C. 718 844 2829, Maxie – 914 874 7762.
PABASA NG PASYON – San Lorenzo Ruiz Scalabrini Center
We are grateful to all the devotees of the Poon Hesus Nazareno who participated in the annual Pabasa ng Pasyon sa Village sponsored by Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei held at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Scalabrini Center in Jamaica, Queens. Many came to participate on different hour thus the timing and taking turns to sing while others could rest for a while helped to finish the book in record time. Msgr. Romy Montero celebrated the anticipated Palm Sunday Mass after the Pabasa was finished.
The Pabasa started at 9:00 P.M. on Friday April 3 and continued through the next day Saturday April 4. Since it was First Friday, there was a Novena Mass at 7:30 P.M. officiated by Msgr. Oscar Aquino. The Rosary, the Stations of the Cross and the Novena to the Poon Hesus Nazareno were recited before the Mass.
Congratulations to the Hermano and Hermana Mayor of the Poon Hesus Nazareno sa Village, Jun and Amelia Makinano and their family for the successful and very meaningful Pabasa ng Pasyon. We are also grateful to Fr. Romy Montero and Fr. Mike Lagrimas and to all the volunteers and staff of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry for the continued support of this Lenten Filipino tradition.
The in-house daily Pabasa ng Pasyon at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Scalabrini Center hosted by the San Lorenzo Ruiz Devotional Group will start on April 6 – 8 at 7:00 P.M. to Midnight and on April 9 –10 at 9:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M. There are different sponsors on each day of the Pabasa.
Novena Mass to Santo Nino
It is once again time for the Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei Church to welcome the family members of the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York (SPG/NY) for the annual nine days Novena Mass in preparation for the feast day in honor of Santo Nino. Starting on April 19, the member and sponsor families of each chapter of the SPGNY will come together every Sunday to attend the Novena Mass. The weekly transfer of the Santo Nino images between the sponsor families will be done in the church.
The Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York, now on it’s 26th year anniversary propagating the devotion to Santo Nino, continues to be the link to our kababayans that the Filipino Pastoral Ministry serves. It’s members have a vital role in promoting the programs and activities of the ministry.
The SPGNY Brooklyn Chapter is the host for this year’s celebration. Norma de Jesus, coordinator and Corazon del Mar, the hermana mayor will coordinate the weekly novena starting and the preparation of the Santo Nino Fiesta celebration on June 21.
If you would like to be one of the sponsors during each week, or if you have petitions and thanksgiving prayer to Santo Nino, please contact the Filipino Pastoral Ministry c/o Fr. Romy Montero (212) 727 0214 or the Chapter Coordinators of the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York : Norma de Jesus -Brooklyn, Josie Bueno - Manhattan, Noemi Alfaro - Queens and Alma Cruz - Bronx.
Feast of the Annunciation
The Feast of Annunciation was celebrated at Our Lady of Pompei church on Wednesday, March 25with the Mass officiated by Msgr. Romy Montero and Fr. Fritz Penaranda, a visiting priests from the Philippines delivered the homily. The Mass was attended by the devotees of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and many parishioners of Our Lady of Pompei church.
A visiting choir from Algona Iowa, the Bishop Garrigan High School Choir sang in the Mass. We were happy to welcome them at Our Lady of Pompei and grateful for sharing their beautiful music. The choir was composed of 46 students representing all grade levels. Most of its members have earned recognition as solo and as a group and to have been selected for the Iowa All State Chorus. Mrs. Linda Ferjak was the choir director. Taking advantage of the spring break, the choir together with their teachers and chaperone traveled by bus from Iowa for a tour of New York.
Baclaran sa Village - Feast of Mother of Perpetual Help
Save the Date: April 22, 2009 is the start of the nine Wednesdays perpetual Novena Mass in preparation for the 21st Feast Day of Our Mother of Perpetual Help at Our Lady of Pompei Church on June 24. The Exposition of the Holy Eucharist, Rosary and Novena will start at 6:00 P.M followed by the Mass at 6:30 P.M.
The Filipino Pastoral Ministry (FPM) continues to welcome devotees every Wednesday at Pompei for the Novena Mass in honor of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. The Baclaran sa Village now on its 21st year gained momentum among the Filipinos that other churches with many Filipino parishioners followed the lead of the FPM.
19th Sayawan sa Village
Please come and join us to the 19th Annual Sayawan sa Village sponsored by the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York and the Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei in Manhattan. It will be held on April 18, 2009 Saturday 7:00 P.M. to midnight. The donation is $ 20. Aside from dancing (disco, ballroom and line dance) there will be raffle prizes and good food. Tell your friends and family to come and enjoy the evening.
The proceeds of the Sawayan sa Village will be used to support the programs and activities of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry and to help defray the expenses for the 19th Annual Flores De Mayo and Santakrusan sa Village, and the 26th Annual Santo Nino Fiesta.
Tickets will also be available at the entrance door. For more information please call: FPM office c/o Fr. Romy 212 727 0214, Nancy – 917 294 4203, Malou –917 515 4764, Nelia C. 718 844 2829, Maxie – 914 874 7762.
Good Friday Way of the Cross over the Brooklyn Bridge to Ground Zero
The Annual Brooklyn Bridge Way of the Cross has become part of the Good Friday activity for the volunteers and staff of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry (FPM) of Our Lady of Pompei Church. Fr. Romy Montero will lead the members of the FPM and the devotees of the Poon Hesus Nazareno of Pompei in the Good Friday Annual Way of the Cross. The procession will start from St. James Cathedral at 250 Cathedral Place in Brooklyn, stopping at City Hall Park, Ground Zero and end at St Peter’s Church in Lower Manhattan. At each stop, there will be readings from the Passion, meditation, reflection and songs by the choir.
There has been an overwhelming number of participants every year including the devotees of the Poon Hesus Nazareno. If you would like to join the group from Pompei for the procession, the meeting time is at 9:00A.M. The Pompei group will travel together by Subway to the assembly place at St. James Cathedral. For more info, please call the FPM office c/o Fr. Romy Montero 212 727 0214.
Easter Sunday Celebration
In addition to the usual fellowship after the 3:00 P.M. Tagalog Mass, there will be an Easter Sunday treat for the Kids. The kids ages 1 to 12 will take center stage in the annual Easter Sunday celebration hosted by the Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Pompei. It will be a fun filled event for the kids -Egg hunting, egg painting and games. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the best painted egg, best egg hunter and other fun games. All the kids will receive Easter party gifts from Ashley and Katherine Laurencio family, the host of the Annual Children’s Easter Sunday celebration. Bring your kids and friends to enjoy the fun on April 12.
Flores de Mayo and Santakrusan sa Village 2009
Save the Date: May 31, 2009 – 19th Annual Flores de Mayo and Santakrusan sa Village.
The Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei is now accepting Sagalas or applicants for the 19th Annual Flores de Mayo and Santakrusan sa Village. If you would like your sons and daughters to participate in this yearly event in the village, please contact Nelia Cloma, the Santakrusan sa Village Hermana Mayor and Aida Valdeviezo, Assistant Hermana Mayor.
For the Flores de Mayo, we welcome the children ages 2 to 12 to participate in the weekly flower offering to the Virgin Mary starting on May 3 after the 3:00 P.M. Misang Pilipino. Please contact Aida Valdeviezo, the coordinator for the Flores de Mayo or call the FPM office 212 727 0214.
March Birthday Celebrators at Pompei
Celebrating birthdays has become part of the weekly fellowship at Our Lady of Pompei Church after the 3:00 P.M. Filipino Mass every Sunday. Every week birthday celebrators join the Mass and celebrate their birthdays at Pompei. At times, the celebrators become the sponsors for the week that provide the food. Every last Sunday of the month, all the birthday celebrants are invited for the special birthday blessing as well as for the big birthday party.
Happy Birthday to all the Birthday Celebrators for the month of March are as follows: Chit & Katherine Laurencio, Crisanto Gutierrez, Glenda Gutierrez, Ed Pascual, Gigi Gonzales, Ernie Bugarin, Norma de Jesus, Nelia Cloma, Nestor Nepomuceno, Alexandra & Daisy Penaredondo-Armas, Vanina Cruz, Del Chavez, Ronnie Chavez, Lydia Duran, Lea Arce, Mila Javier, Myrna Miguel, Sylvia Peny, Annaliza Gutierrez, Gloria Rose Gutierrez, Emily Crisologo, Mel Cortes, Robert Tan, Mylene Valenzuela, Abel Baylon, Vince Cueva, Divina Macaraig, Lolita Palma, Jae Tamale, Robert Tagle, Archie Reyes, Girlie Suarez, Victor Sagucio, Reynaldo Ingco Jr., Jason Felix Reyes, Priscilla Margaret Alimario, Paulo Martin Alimario, Arlene Padilla.
And a memorial remembrance to Nanay Choling Sison for her birthday on March 15 and for her 3rd year death anniversary on March 28, 2009.
SAN LORENZO RUIZ CENTER – Jamaica Queens
168-41 84th Avenue, Jamaica Hills, NY 11432Prayer Service
• Tuesday - San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, Our Lady of Manaoag and Blessed John B. Scalabrini.
• Friday – Poon Hesus Nazareno
• First Tuesday - Scalabrini Lay Movement (SLM) Formation Seminar conducted by Fr. Walter Tonelotto, cs.
The Feast of Our Lady of Manaoag
• May 3, Sunday 3:00 P.M. SLRAA Devotional Group will hold the annual feast day in honor of the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary – Our Lady of Manaoag. This year’s Hermana mayores are Lita Solis and Celeste Gomez. It will be held at the Immaculate Conception church in Jamaica, Queens.• April 24 to May 2 Novena Mass daily at the SLRAA Center at 7:30 P.M in preparation for the May Feast day of Our Lady of Manaoag. Please send your request for prayers and Mass Intention to be included in your preferred date.
Direction to San Lorenzo Ruiz Center:
Subway: Take the F train to 169 Street Stop, (the 2nd to the last stop of the F train). Exit at Hillside Ave, go up the hill on 169th Street passing Highland Ave. and Gothic St. to 84th Ave. The SLR Center is at the corner of 169th St and 84th Ave.CHAPEL OF SAN LORENZO RUIZ
378 Broome St. New York, NY 10013Salu-Salo Para Kay San Lorenzo sa Philippine Center
The New York Archdiocese’ Filipino Apostolate and the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz’ Team Ministry is inviting the different civic and religious organization for a Salu-salo on April 24, Friday, 6:30 P.M. at the Philippine Center to be hosted by the Consul General Cecile Rebong.
The purpose of the meeting is to address the status of the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz, discuss how the team can continue to minister to the spiritual needs of the Filipino Catholic community. Identified as the official “Church of the Filipinos” by Edward Cardinal Egan of the Archbishop of New York and named after the First Filipino Saint, the Team ministry would like to appeal for the participation of the civic and religious organization in the different spiritual activities with the key challenge of showing “unity” in offering their commitment to pursue the spiritual mission of the Chapel.
Although not an official parish church, Cardinal Egan has authorized the chapel to offer weekday and weekend masses and all the Sacraments of the Church except the Sacrament of Confirmation. Sunday Masses, Filipino-style weddings, baptism and funerals may be done in the chapel. Devotions dear to the Filipinos – Our Mother of Perpetual Help is now held every Wednesday. The chapel and the social hall are also available for recollection, group seminars, and meetings. The chapel also welcome all peoples regardless of ethnicity and background to attend its services and to participate in Chapel events.
For reservation, please contact Reynor Santiago – 212 966 1019 at the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz or Marivic Dimaculangan 212 764 1330 Ext. 310 at the Philippine Center.
Save the Date – September 20, 2009
The Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz will celebrate the feast day celebration of San Lorenzo Ruiz on September 20 to be held at Cathedral of Saint Patrick. Bishop Oscar Solis, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, CA will be the main celebrant of Mass for the feast day celebration of San Lorenzo Ruiz. The Novena Masses in preparation for the feast day will be held at the Chapel.
Incardination of Fr. Joseph Marabe, JCD
Fr. Joseph G. Marabe, JCD was incardinated into the Archdiocese of New York on March 16, 2009 in the Incardination ceremony officiated by his Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan. He was one of the 14 priests including Fr. Francisco Lanzaderas of the Blessed Sacrament parish in Staten Island.
In addition to his responsibility as Parochial vicar at Saint Patricks Cathedral, Father Joseph is a judge on the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of New York. He is also the Moderator of the Team Ministry of the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz and the Temporary Coordinator of the Filipino Apostolate of the Archdiocese of New York.
Fr. Jose Guevarra Marabe, JCD was born in Vinzons, Camarines Norte, Philippines and attended school there. After graduating from Holy Rosary Major Seminary, Naga City, he was ordained in Luneta Park, Manila on November 28, 1970 by Pope Paul VI. Father Marabe holds a Doctoral Degree in Canon Law from the Lateran University in Rome where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and speaks four languages. Father Joseph, as he likes to be called, akin to his motto "Ite Ad Joseph" (Go to Joseph), has had a long and varied priesthood.
The FPM Pompei Family Greetings
The sayawan sa village flyer
