The Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady Pompei  finished the first half of 2010 with so many exciting activities. This month we are trying to slow down a little bit to enjoy the Summer.   Many are going  away for a summer vacation. However, here are some of the upcoming  activities that we could  look forward to for the coming months.

September 5, Our Lady of Nativity

The  Calbayognon group of Pompei will celebrate the feast day celebration honoring the Nativity of Mary on September 5.   The triduum in honor of the Our Lady of Nativity, the patroness of Calbayog, Samar will start on Sunday, August 15  at Our Lady of Pompei Church during the 3:00 P.M. Filipino Mass.  

September 26, San Lorenzo Ruiz Fiesta

Fr. Matthew Didone, SC, the Provincial Superior of the Missionaries of St. Charles Borromeo, Scalabrinian Fathers and Brothers will be the main celebrant of the 29th  feast day  celebration of San Lorenzo Ruiz  of the San Lorenzo Ruiz Association of America  (SLRAA) to be held at Our Lady of Pompei Church on September 26.  It will be a big celebration honoring San Lorenzo Ruiz  and his Companion Martyrs– Filipino Mass, Procession in the village and a reception to follow at the Fr. Demo Hall.  The San Lorenzo Ruiz Choir will sing during the Mass.  The Hermana Mayor, Cely Medrano and the officers and members of the SLRAA – Our Lady of Pompei Chapter are coordinating the preparation for the celebration.

For several  years , the feast day celebration was held at the Immaculate Conception Church, which is near the San Lorenzo Ruiz and Scalabrini Center.  At the request of the SLRAA 2010 Hermana Mayor Cely Medrano, the feast day celebration will be celebrated in Manhattan at Our Lady of Pompei Church, the home of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry.

October 3, Madonna di Pompei Feast day

The parishioners of Our Lady of Pompei Church will celebrate the feast day of the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary – Our Lady of Pompei with a solemn Mass at 12:00 P.M. followed by the Marian procession. The different ethnic community of Our Lady Pompei Church – Italian, Filipino, Brazilian, English will host the celebration. Bro. Michael LaMantia is spearheading the preparation for the feast day.

October 10, 25th Sacerdotal Anniversary of Priesthood

Fr. Mike Lagrimas of St. Teresa Church will celebrate his 25th anniversary as an ordained priest on October 5 but the Eucharistic celebration and reception will be held on Sunday, October 10 at Our Lady of Pompei Church.  Please save the date for this important celebration.

October 23, Laksambayan & FPM 22nd Anniversary

Twenty-two years serving the Filipino migrants under  the auspices of   the Scalabrinian Fathers and Brothers, is how long the Filipino Pastoral Ministry  of Our Lady of Pompei have become a welcoming church for  the  Filipinos.  The Laksambayan 22nd anniversary dinner dance  will be held on Saturday, October 23.   

August 23. FPM Picnic

Get ready for the annual summer Picnic of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei  on Saturday August 23 at the Sunken Meadow Park.  It is going to be a whole day of fun and excitement.

Feast day of San Bartholomew

The  Katbaloganon USA, Inc. concluded their 8th Novena Mass in honor of St. Bartholomew, patron saint of Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines  on Saturday, July 31 at Our Lady of Pompei Church.  Msgr. Romy Montero celebrated  the Novena Mass.  The  9th  and last day Novena Mass and whole day affair fiesta celebration is on August 7  to be held at St. Mary’ Church in Rahway, New Jersey.  All Katbaloganons, Warays and friends are invited to join in the celebration.

The 38th Anniversary Grand Ball Night traditionally held before the fiesta is on August 6 at the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel in Iselin, New Jersey.  The president,  Ruben Cinco and the Hermana Mayor, Orange Avisado are coordinating the festive celebration.

Novena Mass for San Lorenzo Ruiz  and
Induction of Officers

The first Novena Mass in preparation for the 29th  feast day celebration in honor of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila and Companion Martyrs of  the SLRAA was held on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Our Lady of Pompei church.  Msgr. Romy Montero was the main celebrant of the Mass and Fr. George Atok, SDB was the homilist. Also concelebrating were Fr. Romy Hontiveros and Fr. Mike Lagrimas.

Msgr. Romy Montero led the induction of the officers of the newly formed San Lorenzo Ruiz Association  of America (SLRAA)– Our Lady of Pompei Chapter.  The SLRAA-Pompei Chapter officers were: Ben Dizon – President, Bobby Villanueva-Vice-President, Susan Gamallo-Secretary, Marilyn Castillo-Treasurer and Annie Swanson-PRO. The new officers received a special blessing from the concelebrating priests Fr. George Atok, SDB, Fr. Mike Lagrimas and Fr. Romy Hontiveros. Nick Libramonte, SLRAA national director gave each of the new  officers a San Lorenzo Ruiz medals as a symbol of their membership to the  SLRAA National. Congratulations to all of you!

Novena Mass Schedule in preparation for the San Lorenzo Ruiz feast day on September 26:
        July 25 – Sept. 19                         Sunday 3:00P.M. Our Lady of Pompei Church,
                                                 25 Carmine St. New York, NY 10014

        Sept. 17 to Sept. 25           Daily Novena Mass 7:30 P.M. San Lorenzo Ruiz & Scalabrini Center
                                                168-41 84th Ave. Jamaica Hills  NY  11432

July 24 Cenacle at Astoria, Queens

Ramon and Chit Laurencio hosted the  July 24 Cenacle prayer service at their home attended by the members of the Santo Nino Prayers Groups of New York (SPGNY) and the Filipino Pastoral Ministry (FPM).  Nelia Villanueva was the cenacle prayer leader.

A barbeque birthday party followed after the Cenacle, to celebrate the  Big 70th birthday of Aida Valdeviezo, a long time member of the SPGNY and active member of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry. 

July 30 Karaoke Night

Susan Gamallo celebrated her birthday with a get together party at the Taste of Asia restaurant in Queens.  It was fun filled night of good food and lots of Karaoke singing from 8:00 P.M. to closing time.  Happy Birthday Susan, and thank you for  a very enjoyable evening.

July 25,  July Birthday celebration

Happy Birthday to all July Birthday celebrants especially to:  Noemi Alfaro, Rose Fuentes, Glenda Dizon, Rey Gonzales, Mila Erana, Linda dela Cruz, Aida Valdeviezo and Susan Gamallo. The celebrators received a special birthday blessing from Fr. Romy Montero and the concelebrating priests– Fr. George Atok, Fr. Romy Hontiveros and Fr. Mike Lagrimas. 

Congratulations to Alex and Rosebel Padilla as they welcome their new baby born last month and to Rose Fuentes, the proud grandmother.

 

FILIPINO PASTORAL MINISTRY
OUR LADY OF POMPEI CHURCH
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES  
August to October 2010

Wednesday                  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
1st & 3rd Saturday        6:30P.M.          Cenacle

 

August
01        Sun  3:00 PM       2nd  Sunday Novena Mass – San Lorenzo Ruiz
8 – 29   Sun                     All Sundays
15        Sat   5:15 PM       Assumption
21        Sat   6:00 AM      FPM Picnic
29        Sun  3:00 P.M.     August Birthday celebration

* Fellowship and free line dancing  after the Mass.

September
03       Fri     6:30 PM       1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
05       Sun       3:00 PM          Our Lady of Nativity Feast day
                                       Novena Mass - SAN LORENZO
12,19  Sun       3:00PM           All Sundays  - Novena Mass San Lorenzo
26      Sun       3:00 PM          Feast day  SAN LORENZO RUIZ
                                       Our Lady of Pompei Church
                                       Hermana Mayor – Cely  Medrano
* Fellowship and free line dancing  after the Mass.

October
01       Fri     6:30 PM              1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
03       Sun       11:30AM         Feast of OUR LADY OF POMPEI
10       Sun       3:00 PM                   Fr . Mike Lagrimas
                                                25th  Anniversary  of Priesthood
23       Sat    6:00 PM              Laksambayan Night
24       Sun       3:00 PM                   22nd  FPM Anniversary - (Thanksgiving Mass))
31       Sun       3:00 PM                   Oct Birthday celebration /Halloween
* Fellowship and free line dancing  after the Mass.

 

 

 

May 2010

20th Sayawan sa Village

The Filipino Pastoral Ministry hosted another successful event in the village sponsored by the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York (SPG-NY) on Saturday April 24, 2010. For years the Sayawan sa Village has always been the leading event in the village. This year’s event was a huge success because of your support. For 20 years, the annual Sayawan sa Village has proven its staying power once again. We are grateful to all of you for your continued patronage. And for all those who missed the all night dancing event, we hope to see you next year. In addition to the all-night dancing, door prizes were given away, and there was a surprise KURATSA dance performed by Fr. Romy Montero and Marichu as the finale.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MANAOAG

The San Lorenzo Ruiz Association of America (SLRAA) celebrated the feast day celebration of the Queen of Most Holy Rosary Our Lady of Manaoag held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Jamaica, Queens on May 2, 2010. The beautiful celebration was hosted by the San Lorenzo Ruiz Devotional Group of Jamaica Estate chapter. The procession started after 4:00 P.M. immediately followed by the concelebrated Mass officiated by Fr. Matthew Didone, C.S., Provincial Superior of the Missionaries of St. Charles Borromeo as main celebrant and homilist. The concelebrants of the Mass were Msgr. Oscar Aquino, Msgr. Bayani Valenzuela, Fr. Mark Escobar, Fr. Jed Sumampong, Pastor, Immaculate Conception Church, Fr. Nil Villaviza and Msgr. Romulo Montero as master of ceremonies.

Other participants in the Mass: Lectors - Stephen Pappas and Damara Viray, Altar servers - Dado Acayan, Romy Zamudio, Douglas Ealdama, Ed Pascual. Eleanor Parico and Dr. Prosy Lim, the incoming 2011 Hermano and Hermana Mayores led the prayer to San Lorenzo Ruiz. The offertory participants: Flowers - Marilyn Viray, Petition Basket-Violeta Salvador, Fruits -Marina Dionela, Wine - Liza Viray, Ciborium -Paz Viray. The past hermanos and hermanas mayores led the congregation in the offering of flowers. Bro. Adolfo Novio, the music director and Sally Alonso, cantor of Our Lady of Pompei church provided the music for the Mass.

Congratulations to the 2010 Hermanas Mayores, Liza and Maria Paz Viray and their families for a very beautiful and successful celebration. Liza Viray placed the crown made out of fresh flowers to Our Lady of Manaoag after their installation as hermanas mayores. Maria Paz led the prayer to Our Lady of Manaoag.

The officers and members of the San Lorenzo Ruiz Association in America, Inc. (SLRAA) and the San Lorenzo Ruiz Devotional Chapter- Jamaica Estates would like to express a heartfelt gratitude to all of you who have contributed their time, effort and financial support for the successful celebration of the Feast Day of the Most Holy Rosary Our Lady of Manaoag especially to all devotees of Our Lady of Manaoag and San Lorenzo Ruiz who attended the celebration. And especially to our FRIENDS, SPONSORS, DONORS, BENEFACTORS – Thank You for your continued support.

Santo Nino Novena and Fiesta

After the successful Sayawan sa Village sponsored by the Filipino Pastoral Ministry and the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York, the focus now is the preparation for the 27th annual Pistang Pilipino sa Village in honor of the Santo Nino and the 20th annual Flores de Mayo & Santakrusan sa Village. The weekly novena Mass in honor of Santo Nino that started on Sunday two weeks ago will continue until the feast day celebration on June 20, 2010.

The traditional transfer of the Santo Nino image to the different sponsor every week for each chapter is done at Our Lady of Pompei during the nine Sunday’s novena.

This year’s Santo Nino Fiesta is hosted by the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York – Manhattan chapter.

20th Flores de Mayo and Santakrusan sa Village

The annual Flores de Mayo and Santakrusan sa Village held every year by the Filipino Pastoral Ministry begun on Sunday May 2 for the weekly flower offering of the children to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Young girls and boys of different ages were able to experience our cherished tradition of “Pag-aalay ng bulaklak sa Mahal na Birhen”. If you would like your children to participate, please come and bring flowers for the Virgin Mary at Our Lady of Pompei Church, on Sunday for the 3:00 P.M. Misang Pilipino. Everybody is welcome.

The culmination of the weekly Flores de Mayo will be on May 30 with the Crowning of the Image of the Blessed Virgin Mary followed by the procession or the Santakrusan sa Village with the different Sagalas. The Reyna de las Flores will crown the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Reyna Elena will lead the annual procession in the village.

Ashley Laurencio is the Reyna Elena for the 2010 Flores de Mayo and Santakrusan sa Village. Selection of other participants is still in progress. This year’s hermana mayor – Aida Valdeviezo and coordinator, Chit Laurencio are spearheading the preparation for the Santakrusan sa Village.

Mother’s Day celebration at Pompei

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL MOTHERS!

We invite all mothers to come and celebrate Mother’s Day at Pompei. Honoring all mothers every year is the annual tradition initiated by the Filipino Pastoral Ministry at Our Lady of Pompei Church in Manhattan. All Mothers are welcome. They will received special Mother’s day blessing and blessed roses as a token of appreciation to all mothers present. Please come for the 3:00 P.M. Filipino Mass followed by a reception after the Mass for all.

22nd BACLARAN SA VILLAGE - Novena to Mother of Perpetual Help

The nine days perpetual Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help started on April 21 and will continue every Wednesday until the feast day celebration on June 23, 2010 at Our Lady of Pompei church. Ms. Nelia Cloma, this year’s Hermana Mayor is coordinating the preparation for the 22nd Annual Baclaran sa Village celebration. Come and join us every Wednesday for the Novena Mass in preparation for the feast day celebration.

" Straight from the Heart...A Prayer Companion"

Rev. Fr. Mario Jose C. Ladra, a Filipino diocesan priest and author, was the main celebrant of the concelebrated Mass on April 18, 2010 at Our Lady of Pompei Church. Fr. Mar was in New York to promote his book: " Straight from the Heart...A Prayer Companion". It is a book of prayers that has touched lives and has changed hearts of thousands of people. This piece of work was inspired by the kind of faith of those seeking refuge, healing, peace, relief and joy that only God can give. A number of cancer patients who are using this book are truly healed and blessed by God.

Proceeds of the book sale will be given to the Immaculate School of Theology, Vigan City and Immaculate Conception Seminary of the Diocese of Bulacan , Philippines . Likewise part of the proceeds will support the feeding program of the San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish of San Jose del Monte Bulacan.

Straight from the Heart is published by St. Pauls and endorsed by Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales, Archbishop of Manila. With a donation of $8 you could have a soft bound copy with plastic cover. This book is the best gift of love.

I you would like to have a copy, you could send e-mail to celimedrano@yahoo.com or call the office of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry 212 727 0214. Limited copies provided by Fr. Ladra are available at Our Lady of Pompei FPM office.

April Birthday Celebrants

Happy Birthday to all celebrators for the month of April who were included in the Mass of Thanksgiving on April 25 at Our Lady of Pompei led by: April 02- Vicki Ann Cignarella, 05 - Rosalinda Nolasco, 07 - Tiffany Adalem, 10 - Ashley Laurencio, 11 - Caleb Miguel Erana-Lee,12 - Victoria Anna Cignarella, 13 - Gina Valenzuela, 14- Frank Cignarella, 17- Perla del Mar, 18 - Ma. Salome H. Alonso, 28 - Annie B. Swanson, 29 - Daisy M. Garcia & Sonette Vitug Narciso, Ging Papa, Norie P. Claveria, Tess Salvador, Jeremia Salvador, Alicia Arellano, Florence Sikorski. May the Lord showered you with all the blessings from above. Those who were present during the Misang Pilipino were given special birthday blessings by Msgr. Romy Montero.

New Schedule of San Bartholomew Novena Mass

The president of Katbaloganon, U.S.A. Ruben Cinco and hermana mayor, Orange Avisado announced the new schedule for the Novena Masses in honor of the St. Bartholomew, Patron Saint of Catbalogan, Samar. The first three Novena Masses will be held at St. Valentine’s Church located in Bloomfield, New Jersey starting on June 12. The rest of the Novena Mass will continue at Our Lady of Pompei Church starting on July 3rd Saturday evening. To all the devotees of St. Bartholomew, the Katbaloganons and Warays, please take note of the new schedule of the Novena Mass.

June 12 – 27 Sundays 3:00 P.M.– St. Valentine’s Church, 125 North Spring st Bloomfield, NJ 07003

July 3 – 31 , Saturdays 6:30 P.M. – Our Lady of Pompei Church, 25 Carmine St. New York NY 10014

For more information, please contact Orange Avisado or Ruben Cinco.

SAN LORENZO RUIZ and LAY SCALABRINI CENTER

168-41 84th Avenue Jamaica Hills, NY 11432

Mass Schedule:
• First Tuesday and First Friday of the month
• Every 25th day of the month - Prayer Service and Mass in honor of Santo Nino, Our Lady of Fatima and the Lord of Pardon.

Prayer Service
• Tuesday - San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, Our Lady of Manaoag and Blessed John B. Scalabrini.
• Friday – Poon Hesus Nazareno, Divine Mercy

Direction to San Lorenzo Ruiz and Lay Scalabrini 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.

San Lorenzo Ruiz 29th Fiesta Celebration

• September 26, Sunday, 3:00 P.M. The Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei Church will host the 29th annual feast day celebration in honor of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila and Companion Martyrs. This year’s incoming Hermana Mayor - Araceli Medrano

• September 17 - 25 at 7:30 P.M. Novena Mass daily at the San Lorenzo Ruiz and Scalabrini Center at 7:30 P.M. in preparation for the feast day of San Lorenzo. Please send your prayer petitions and Mass Intention to be included in your preferred date.

• July 25 – September 19 at 3:00 P.M. Sunday Novena Mass for nine consecutive Sundays at Our Lady of Pompei church in preparation for the feast day celebration on September 26.

FILIPINO PASTORAL MINISTRY
OUR LADY OF POMPEI CHURCH
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
May to June 2010

Wednesday 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
First Saturday 6:30 P.M. Cenacle

May
02 Sun 3:00 PM Start of FLORES DE MAYO (All Sundays) Novena Mass for Santo Nino (All Sundays)
05 Wed 6:30 PM Perpetual Novena Mother of P. Help (All Wednesdays of May)
07 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
09 Sun 3:00 PM Mother’s Day
24 Sun 3:00 PM May Birthday Celebration
30 Sun 3:00 PM 20th Annual May Crowning & Santakrusan sa Village Aida Valdeviezo, Hermana Mayor

*Fellowship and Free line dancing after the Mass

June
06 Sun Philippine Independence Day Parade
04 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
20 Sun 3:00 PM SANTO NIÑO 27th Feast Day/ Father’s Day Sponsored by the Santo Prayer Groups of New York
23 Wed 6:30 PM 22nd Annual Feast day of Mother of Perpetual Help Nelia Cloma, Hermana Mayor
27 Sun 3:00 PM June Birthday celebration

*Fellowship and Free line dancing after the Mass

You are Invited:

It is again that time of the year that we all come together at Our Lady of Pompei church for the different activities of the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York (SPG/NY) and the Filipino Pastoral Ministry. Please take note of the upcoming events. For more info, you can send e-mail or call the office of the FPM c/o Msgr. Romy Montero 212 727 0214 or the coordinators of SPG/NY.

1. April 18 - SPG/NY will begin the Novena Mass in preparation for the 27th annual Santo Nino fiesta on Sunday. You are all invited especially the devotees of Santo Nino to attend the 3:00 P.M. Misang Pilipino. Reminder to the SPGNY coordinators that the transfer of the Santo Nino images for the different chapters (Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn & Staten Island) will be done in the church. Mark your calendar also for the 27th feast day celebration on June 20.

2. April 24 - the 20th SAYAWAN SA VILLAGE sponsored by SPG/NY will be on Saturday, 6:30 P.M. to midnight. Tickets are still available. Please invite your friends to come.

For those who received advance tickets and have not remitted their payments, please submit it to the Treasurer, Sally Alonso or to the coordinators of the SPGNY not later than Sunday April 18 so that we will have a head count of the invited guests.

3. Flores de Mayo - May 2, Sunday is the start of the weekly May flower offering of the children to the Virgin Mary within the 3:00 P.M. Tagalog Mass celebration and will continue every Sunday during the month of May. Encourage your sons and daughters, nieces and nephews to participate in this beautiful tradition. Please bring your flowers for the Virgin Mary.

4. Baclaran sa Village - the perpetual Novena Mass in preparation for the feast day celebration of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will start on April 21 at 6:15 P.M. Wednesday. The 22nd annual feast day celebration at Pompei is on June 23. Nelia Cloma, 2010 hermana mayor is coordinating the activities for the fiesta.

5. Mother's day celebration - May 9. We invite you all especially the mothers - grandmothers, mother-in- laws, step-mothers to participate in the annual Mother's day celebration at Pompei. Special Mother's day blessings during the Misang Pilipino at 3:00 P.M.

6. The 20th annual SANTAKRUSAN SA VILLAGE. We are celebrating the 20th annual May Crowning of the Virgin Mary and Santakrusan on May 30. The FPM is now accepting Sagalas and other participants for the Santakrusan. Contact persons: Chit Laurencio, Santakrusan Coordinator and Aida Valdeviezo, 2010 Hermana Mayor.

In addition to the above schedule of activities, the San Lorenzo Ruiz Association of America (SLRAA) invites you to attend the feast day of the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary - Lady of Manaoag on Sunday May 2 at 4:00 P.M. It will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Jamaica Queens.

Thank you for all your support,
Cely

To All,

Please come and join us in the annual "Pabasa ng Pasyon sa Village" of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry - Pompei on Friday evening, March 26 starting at 8:30 P.M. non-stop through Saturday afternoon, March 27 at 2:30 P.M. in Jamaica, Queens. You are welcome to participate at anytime you prefer.

The Pabasa will begin after the Rosary, Poon Hesus Nazareno prayer and the Way of the Cross at 7:00 P.M.

There will be an anticipated Mass for Palm Sunday and the Blessing of the Palms after finishing the Pabasa on Saturday 3:00 P.M.

Directions to San Lorenzo Ruiz Scalabrini Center: 168-41 84th Ave. Jamaica Hills, NY 11432
By Subway: Take “F” train to 169th Stop, exit at Hillside Ave. Turn right at 169th Street two blocks going uphill, passing Highland Ave. and Gothic Street. San Lorenzo Ruiz Scalabrini Center is located at the corner of 169th St. and 84th Avenue.

Bring your friends and family to the Pabasa and experience singing the life and suffering of Jesus Christ in verses, an old Filipino religious tradition during Lent.

See you there,
Henry & Cely

Mga Happenings sa Village

March 2010

Lenten Services at Our Lady of Pompei

First Friday Holy Hour
Filipino/ English………6:30 – 8:00 P.M.
Brazilian………………8:00 - 9:00 P.M.

Way of the Cross……..Every Friday 7:00 P.M.
Palm Sunday ………March 28, 2010 Filipino Mass 3:00 P.M.
Holy Thursday……….Washing of the Feet on April 1, 2010 7:00 PM.
Good Friday………….Veneration of the Cross April 2, 2010 7:00 P.M.
Easter Vigil Mass…….April 03, 2010 8:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
Easter Sunday………..April 04, 2010 Filipino Mass 3:00 P.M.

Cenacle Prayer Session:

You are invited to attend the Cenacle every Saturday, 6:00 P.M. at the community room of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry. The FPM Education committee led by Helen Macatulad coordinates the weekly session. For more information, please call the FPM office 212 727 0214.

Pabasa ng Pasyon

The Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei and the San Lorenzo Ruiz Association of America invite you, your family and friends to participate in the annual “Pabasa ng Pasyon,” singing the life and suffering of Jesus Christ in verses, an old Filipino religious tradition during the Lenten season.

The 11th annual “Pabasa ng Pasyon sa Village” is to be held at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Scalabrini Center at 168-41 84th Ave. Jamaica Hills, NY 11432 on March 26, Friday 8:00 P.M. non-stop through Saturday March 27. The Pabasa will begin after the Rosary and the Way of the Cross at 7:30 P.M. On Saturday, following the conclusion of the Pabasa, there will be the Blessing of the Palms and anticipated Mass for Palm Sunday.

Directions to San Lorenzo Ruiz Scalabrini Center: By Subway: Take “F” train to 169th Stop, exit at Hillside Ave. Turn right at 169th Street two blocks going uphill, passing Highland Ave and Gothic Street. San Lorenzo Ruiz Scalabrini Center is located at the corner of 169th St. and 84th Avenue.

Way of the Cross over the Brooklyn Bridge

The devotees of Poon Hesus Nazareno are invited to join the Way of the Cross over the Brooklyn Bridge on Good Friday April 2, 2010. The procession will start from the Cathedral of St. James in Brooklyn, cross the Brooklyn Bridge stopping at City Hall Park, Ground Zero. The Way of the Cross will end at St. Peter’s Church, 22 Barclay St. 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

20th Sayawan sa Village – April 24

You are invited to the 20th Annual Sayawan sa Village sponsored by Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Pompei and the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York . It will be on April 24 at 7:00 PM to midnight. The donation is $ 25. Aside from dancing (disco, ballroom and line dance) there will be prizes and good food. Tell your friends and family to come and enjoy the evening. Tickets will also be available at the entrance door. For more information please call: FPM office c/o Fr. Romy 212 727 0214, Ed. Pascual - (917- 238- 5520), Celi Medrano - (917- 502- 5907), Helen Macatulad - (917- 326- 9059), Malou Bugarin - (917- 515- 4764)

Santo Nino Novena Mass

Save the Date: April 18 and every Sunday thereafter, the Santo Nino Prayer Groups of New York will start the Novena Mass in preparation for the Feast day of Santo Nino on June 21. Santo Nino devotees and member families are invited to join the weekly Novena Mass at Pompei. (See the FPM Schedule of Activities)

The Management Committee of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry

The Management Committee of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei held its first meeting on Feb 7 and got down to business in formulating ways to improve the programs and activities of the FPM in order to better serve the community. Msgr. Romulo Montero, the FPM Director met with the newly formed Management Committee, a consultative body, represented by the Finance Committee Chairman – Ernie Bugarin, Worship Ministry Coordinator – Ed Pascual, Education Ministry Coordinator – Helen Macatulad, Service Ministry Coordinator – Marilou Bugarin, Secretariat Chairman – Araceli Medrano and Fr. Mike Lagrimas, advisor.

After a year of consultation meetings and pastoral planning, a new organizational structure of the FPM was formed. It was certainly a welcome change - the sharing and more people working together in pursuing one goal. The officers and members have gone through formation program and have expressed commitment to implement the Pastoral Program and to pursue the vision of the FPM as a community of disciples ministering to Filipinos as a welcoming church in New York.

FPM Valentines Party

February 14, was truly a very happy occasion for many married couples who attended the Filipino Mass at Our Lady of Pompei. Msgr. Romy Montero officiated the renewal of their marriage vow. They received special blessing from the concelebrating priests. Everybody was treated to a Valentine’s day fellowship party after the Mass. Part of the celebration was the selection of the Mister and Miss Valentine. Bro. Adolfo Novio and Sally Alonso were crowned Mister and Miss Valentine respectively after winning the pre-qualifying contest.

Happy Birthday

Birthday greetings to all the February birthday celebrants especially to Glenda Sakdalan, Jasmine Salvador, Bro. Adolfo Novio, Virgie dela Paz, Adam Rodriguez, Quirico B. Gamallo Jr., Fr. Nil Villaviza, Ben Dizon, Nora Castillo. Happy Birthday to all!

A birthday remembrance on February 21 to Fr. Bobby Sison on his 70th Birthday in heaven. Eternal rest grants in to him O Lord, and Let perpetual light shine upon him, May he rest in peace.

SAN LORENZO RUIZ SCALABRINI CENTER
168-41 84th Avenue Jamaica Hills, NY 11432

Lenten Activities
• Stations of the Cross every Friday at 7:30 P.M.
• Poon Hesus Nazareno Friday Prayer Service
• PABASA NG PASYON

1. March 26 to March 27 - sponsored by the FPM Pompei Poon Hesus Nazareno sa Village Hermano/Hermana Mayores. Non-stop from Friday 8:00 P.M. to Saturday 2:00 P.M. Blessing of the Palms for the Palm Sunday anticipated Mass.

2. March 29 -April 2 sponsored by the San Lorenzo Devotional Group – Jamaica Estate. Daily 7:30 P.M. to Midnight, Holy Monday to Good Friday.

Mass Schedule:
• First Tuesday and First Friday of the month
• Every 25th day of the month - Prayer Service and Mass in honor of Santo Nino, Our Lady of Fatima and the Lord of Pardon.

Prayer Service
• Tuesday - San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, Our Lady of Manaoag and Blessed John B. Scalabrini.
• Friday – Poon Hesus Nazareno, Divine Mercy

The Feast of Our Lady of Manaoag
• Save the Date: May 2, 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.
• April 23 to May 1 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.

Scalabrini Lay Movement NY Assembly
• On March 19 – 21 the SLRAA will join the SLM Representatives from Canada – Montreal & Toronto, Columbia, Venezuela, Haiti, Rhode Island, New York – Brooklyn, Staten Island for a three days assembly at St. Charles Mission Center in Staten Island. Nick, Ed, Cely and Eleonor will represent the SLRAA to the assembly.

FILIPINO PASTORAL MINISTRY
OUR LADY OF POMPEI CHURCH
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
March to May 2010

Wednesday 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
Saturday 6:00 P.M. Cenacle

March
05 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
06 Sat 6:30 PM Cenacle
26 & 27 Fri/Sat 8:00 PM PABASA NG PASYON - SLRAA Center Coordinator – Cely & Henry Medrano
28 Sun 3:00 PM Palm Sunday

March Birthday celebration

*Fellowship and Free line dancing after the Mass

April
01 Thu 7:00 PM Holy Thursday - Washing of the Feet
02 Fri 9:00 AM Brooklyn Bridge Way of the Cross
7:00 PM Good Friday - Veneration of the Cross
03 Sat 8:00 PM Easter Vigil
04 Sun 3:00 PM Easter Sunday
11 Sun 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Novena Mass
18 Sun 3:00PM 1st Day Novena Mass SANTO NINO
21 Wed 6:30 PM Perpetual Novena to Mother of Perpetual Help 1st Day in preparation for Feast day - June 23
24 Sat 6:30 PM 20th SAYAWAN SA VILLAGE
25 Sun 3:00 PM April Birthday celebration
*Fellowship and Free line dancing after the Mass

May
02 Sun 3:00 PM Start of FLORES DE MAYO (All Sundays) Novena Mass for Santo Nino (All Sundays)
05 Wed 6:30 PM Perpetual Novena Mother of P. Help (All Wednesdays of May)
07 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
08 Sat 7:00 PM Cenacle – Fr. Mike Lagrimas
09 Sun 3:00 PM Mother’s Day
24 Sun 3:00 PM May Birthday Celebration
30 Sun 3:00 PM 20th Annual May Crowning & Santakrusan

The Sunday Cenacle Reflections by Fr. Mike Lagrimas.
Reminder:

The Cenacle is held every Saturday, 6:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Pompei, Filipino Pastoral Ministry's community room. Please come and join us in the prayer service.

Thanks,
Cely

FEBRUARY 2010 LECTORS SCHEDULE

February 7, 2010

UNANG PAGBASA --- LENIDA BALCE

IKALAWANG PAGBASA --- GLENDA DIZON

PANALANGIN NG BAYAN --- CELY MEDRANO

FEB 14, 2010

UNANG PAGBASA --- MAXIE CHAVEZ

IKALAWANG PAGBASA --- GIGI GONZALES

PANALANGIN NG BAYAN --- GLENITA SAKDALAN

FEB 21, 2010

UNANG PAGBASA --- BOBBY VILLANUEVA

IKALAWANG PAGBASA --- NELIA CLOMA

PANALANGIN NG BAYAN --- HELEN MACATULAD

FEB 28, 2010

UNANG PAGBASA --- NANCY HOMBREBUENO

IKALAWANG PAGBASA --- ERNIE BUGARIN

PANALANGIN NG BAYAN --- FREDDIE SALVADOR

FILIPINO PASTORAL MINISTRY
Our Lady of Pompei Church

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES - YEAR 2010

MASS SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP

SUNDAY 3:00 PM MISANG PILIPINO SA VILLAGE

FIRST FRIDAY 6:30 PM MASS & HOLY HOUR

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

January

01 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
03 Sun 3:00 PM Feast of Poon Hesus Nazareno, Hermana Mayor: Henry Medrano
16 Sat 6:00 PM Cenacle
24 Sun 6:00 PM Laksambayan Meeting
31 Sun 3:00 PM January Birthday celebration

February

05 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
14 Sun 3:00 PM Valentines Day
17 Wed 6:30 PM Ash Wednesday
21 Sun 3:00 PM Fr. Bobby’s B-day
28 Sun 3:00 PM February B-day celebration

March

05 Fri 6:30 PM st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
26 & 27 Fri/Sat 8:00 PM PABASA NG PASYON - SLRAA Center Coordinator – Cely & Henry Medrano
28 Sun 3:00 PM Palm Sunday March Birthday celebration

April

01 Thu 7:00 PM Holy Thursday - Washing of the Feet
02 Fri 9:00 AM Brooklyn Bridge Way of the Cross 7:00 PM Good Friday - Veneration of the Cross
03 Sat 8:00 PM Easter Vigil
04 Sun 3:00 PM Easter Sunday Children’s Easter Egg Hunting

April

11 Sun 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Novena Mas
18 Sun 3:00PM 1st Day Novena Mass SANTO NINO
21 Wed 6:30 PM Perpetual Novena to Mother of P. Help 1st Day in preparation for Feast day - June 23
23 Fri 6:00PM Preparation of the Demo Hall for Sayawan
24 Sat 6:30 PM 20th SAYAWAN SA VILLAGE
25 Sun 3:00 PM April Birthday celebration

May

02 Sun 3:00 PM Start of FLORES DE MAYO (All Sundays) Novena Mass for Santo Nino (All Sundays)
05 Wed 6:30 PM Perpetual Novena Mother of P. Help (All Wednesdays of May)
07 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
08 Sat 7:00 PM Marian Seminar – Fr. Mike Lagrimas
09 Sun 3:00 PM Mother’s Day
24 Sun 3:00 PM May Birthday Celebration
29 Sat Preparation of the Demo Hall for Santakrusan
30 Sun 3:00 PM 20th Annual May Crowning & Santakrusan

June

06 Sun 10:00 AM Philippine Independence Day Parade
04 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
05 Sat 6:30 PM San Bartholomew 1st day Novena Katbaloganon, U.S.A (All Saturdays)
20 Sun 3:00 PM SANTO NIÑO Feast Day/ Father’s Day 27th hFeast day of Santo Prayer Group of NY
23 Wed 6:30 PM 22nd Annual Feast day of Mother of Perpetual Help
27 Sun 3:00 PM June Birthday celebration

July

02 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
03 Sat 6:30 PM Novena Mass St. Bartholomew/Fellowship
04 Sun 1:00 PM Independence Day/ FPM BBQ Party
25 Sun 3:00 PM 1st Sunday Novena Mass – San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila July Birthday celebrations

August

01 Sun 3:00 PM Novena Mass –San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila
08, 15,22 3:00 PM All Sundays of August
06 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
15 Sat 5:15 PM Assumption
21 Sat 6:00 AM FPM Picnic
29 Sun 3:00 P.M. August Birthday celebration

September

03 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
05 Sun 3:00 PM Our Lady of Nativity Feast day
12, 19 Sun 3:00 PM Novena Mass – San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila
26 Sun 3:00 PM Feast day SAN LORENZO RUIZ Hermana Mayor – Cely Medrano

October

01 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
03 Sun 11:30AM Feast of OUR LADY OF POMPEI
05 Tue 6:30 PM Fr . Mike Lagrimas -25th Anniversary of Priesthood
23 Sat 6:00 PM Laksambayan Night
24 Sun 3:00 PM 22nd FPM Anniversary Day (Thanksgiving Mass)
31 Sun 3:00 PM Oct. Birthday celebration /Halloween

November

05 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
07 Sun 3:00 PM Start of Novena to Hesus Nazareno Prior to January Jan 9 Feast Day
21 Sun 3:00 PM FPM Founder’s Day
24 Wed 6:30 PM Thanksgiving Vigil Mass & Party
25 Thu Thanksgiving Day
28 Sun 3:00 PM November Birthday Celebration

December

03 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour
05 Sun 3:00 PM Christmas Triduum (Dec 12 & 19) Poon Hesus Nazareno Novena/Mass
08 Tue 7:00 PM Feast of the Immaculate Conception 7th Anniversary San Lorenzo Ruiz Center
19 Sun 3:00 PM FPM Christmas Party
24 Fri 12:00MN Midnight Mass
25 Sat Christmas Day- Holy Day of Obligation
26 Sun 3:00 PM December Birthday Celebrations
31 Fri 12:00MN FPM New Year’s Eve Party

January Year 2011 Schedule

08 Sat. 6:00 PM Preparation of the Hall –Nazareno Fiesta
09 Sun 3:00 PM Feast of Poon Hesus Nazareno Hermana Mayores: Sally Alonso, Nancy Hombrebueno

For More Information: Please Call the Office of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry c/o Msgr. Romy Montero 212-727-0214

The above dates of the FPM activities are subject to change depending on the availability of the facilities of the church and the Fr. Demo Hall.

Prepared by: AAMedrano/08/12/09 January 2010

Happy New Year to All!

We welcome the new year with optimism, we hope and pray for a better year for all of us, for our country and throughout the world.

The Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei started the New Year with the celebration giving honor and praise to Poong Hesus Nazareno. Poon Hesus Nazareno is a popular devotion in the Philippines that was launched in New York on January 9, 2000. We were not certain if the devotion will be successful then but the attendance during the launching proved that you can count on the Filipino’s support. We are grateful to the late Fr. Bobby Sison, who initiated the devotion who strongly believed that wherever we Filipinos are, we carry our devotion with us always. The success of the Poon Hesus Nazareno devotion at Pompei and now with the extension at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Scalabrini Center in Jamaica, has proven him right. Ten years later, the outpouring of devotion and support from the devotees of the Poon Hesus Nazareno was very inspiring.

We had a great a celebration of the POON HESUS NAZARENO SA VILLAGE FIESTA on January 03, 2010 at Our Lady of Pompei Church in New York. We are grateful to all friends and devotees who braved the bitterly cold weather to attend the fiesta celebration. Some of the highlights were

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Investiture of the Poon Hesus Nazareno Medals and the Blessing of the Hermano and Hermano Mayores.

To commemorate the 10th year anniversary of the Poon Hesus Nazareno sa village devotion, all the Hermano and Hermana Mayores from 2000 to 2010 received the Poon Hesus Nazareno medal as a symbol of their responsibility and commitment to help in the propagation of the Poon Hesus Nazareno in New York. The medals were blessed by Msgr. Romy Montero, the Director of the Filipino Pastoral Minstry. The Hermano and Hermana Mayores received the blessing from all the concelebrating priests and then the medals were invested to each one of them. The Hermana and Hermano Mayores who were present: Araceli Medrano – 2000, Hermie Valles – 2003, Viring Sevilla – 2004, MaryAnn & Ricardo Melendez – 2004, Freddie & Tess Salvador – 2005, Ed Pascual – 2006, Bono & Zeny Papa – 2007, Nelia & Bobby Villanueva - 2008 (Bobby was represented by Justin Villanueva) , Jun & Amelia Makinano – 2009 and Hilarion Medrano – 2010. Belen Tatad - 2001 and Mila Leonardo – 2002 were not able to attend.

The Poon Hesus Nazareno medals were donated by the Medrano family Cely Medrano Hermana Mayor 2000 and this year’s Hermano Mayor Henry Medrano as a token of appreciation for the continued support and dedication by all the Hermano and Hermana Mayores through the years to the Poon Hesus Nazareno sa village.

Transfer of the Image

The traditional transfer ceremony of the hermandad of the Poon Hesus Nazareno following the investiture was officiated by Msgr. Romy Montero. The outgoing 2009 hermano and hermana mayores, Jun and Amelia Makinano handed over the image to the 2010 Hermano Mayores Hilarion Medrano and family Romy and Daisy Garcia. With the transfer of the image, means the turnover of the responsibility to keep and take care of the image during their term as Hermano Mayor.

The Procession

After the transfer ceremony, the bearers carried the big image of the Poon Hesus Nazareno in a carosa decked with red and white carnation in the procession. The devotees and the Hermano and Hermana Mayores joined the procession led the FPM ushers. The Filipino Pastoral Ministry Pompei Choir sang the “Nazarenong Mahal” throughout the procession.

The Concelebrated Mass in Honor of Poon Hesus Nazareno

Msgr. Romulo Montero, was the main celebrant of the Misang Pilipino. The concelebrating priests were Msgr. Oscar Aquino, Fr. Ruben Cammayo, Fr. Lito Cabatuan, Fr. Romy Hontiveros, Fr. Nil Villaviza, Fr. Joy Tentativa and Fr. Mike Lagrimas was the homilist. Fr. John Massari, c.s., Pastor of Our Lady of Pompei gave welcome address to the congregation before the start of the Mass.

The Lectors were: First reading - Nelia Villanueva, Responsorial Psalm - Freddie Salvador, Second reading- Ed Pascual and Cely Medrano led prayer of the faithful. The Past Hermano and Hermano mayores offered flowers and gifts during the offertory procession. The wine and ciborium was offered by Henry and Cely Medrano.

Bro. Michael LaMantia was the master of ceremonies. The altar servers were Jeremy Salvador, Gabriel Marquez, Adam Rodriguez and Kevin Villanueva.

Bro. Adolfo Novio and the Music Ministry of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry led by Sally Alonso provided the music for the Mass.

The Installation of the Management Committee of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry

One of the highlights of the Poon Hesus Nazareno fiesta celebration on January 3, 2010 at Our Lady of Pompei church was the installation of the officers of the Management Committee of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry. After the homily, Fr. Mike Lagrimas presented the officers to Msgr. Romy Montero, FPM Director and to the community. The new officers have gone through formation program and have expressed commitment to implement the Pastoral Program and to pursue the vision of the FPM as a community of disciples ministering to Filipinos as a welcoming church in New York.

Msgr. Montero together with all the concelebrating priests blessed the new officers led by the Chairman of the Secretariat – Araceli Medrano, Finance Committee Chairman – Ernie Bugarin, Worship Ministry Coordinator – Ed Pascual, Education Ministry Coordinator – Helen Macatulad and the Service Ministry Coordinator – Marilou Bugarin.

Congratulations to all the officers!

The Reception

The salu-salo was held at the Fr. Demo Hall after the Mass. The Entertainment Committee led by Malou Bugarin prepared a special program. There were special dances performed by the members and volunteers Filipino Pastoral Ministry Dance Group – a very entertaining “Paso Doble” and a selection of line dances choreographed by Malou. A special ball room dancing exhibition was performed by the Jeremy Salvador and Kristianne Castillo.

Salamat Po from the Hermano Mayor & the Medrano Family

The 11th Poon Hesus Nazareno sa Village Fiesta celebration will not be successful without the help and support of Msgr. Romy Montero, Director of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry, and the Officers and Members of the FPM Organization Committees: Worship - Welcoming and Music Ministry, Altar Servers, Lectors; Service – Food, Decorations, Entertainment, and Music; The Education, Finance and the Secretariat. We are grateful to everybody.

Fr. John Massari, c.s, Pastor of Our Lady of Pompei church, Bro. Michael LaMantia and the Scalabrinian Fathers for their commitment and continued support to the programs and activities of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry;

The concelebrating priests Msgr. Oscar Aquino, Fr. Ruben Cammayo, Fr. Lito Cabatuan, Fr. Romy Hontiveros, Fr. Nil Villaviza, Fr. Joy Tentativa.

Fr. Mike Lagrimas, the homilist, and for his guidance and continued support in the preparation for the Novena Mass and the feast day; Bro. Adolfo Novio for his invaluable contribution in providing the Music for the Mass and his time for the rehearsal and training of the FPM Choir;

Bobby and Nelia Villanueva for the video documentation of the celebration, and Ramon Laurencio and Benny Chua for photography; Tess Makinano who made the new vestment of the Poon Hesus Nazareno. Gody Olaso for the new banner of the Poon Hesus Nazareno;

Mr. & Mrs. Nick and Edith Libramonte for their support and dedication to the propagation of the devotion at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Scalabrini Center; All our donors and benefactors of the Poon Hesus Nazareno Typhoon Ondoy Fund raising especially to Cora del Mar and Leny Balce for helping us solicit donations;

The food sponsors and birthday celebrators during the weekly fellowship after the Novena Masses;

All the Food donors for the fiesta celebration especially to the following who helped us in the preparation of the food - Marilyn and Nanding Castillo, Ramon and Chit Laurencio, Josie Bueno, Maxie Chavez, Helen Macatulad and their group, Aida Valdeviezo, Bobby & Nelia Villanueva, Evelyn & Floro Gomez, Boni & Zeny Papa, Ed Pascual & Sally Alonso, Miguela & Celso Mancol, Roslyn Valdez, Gressel Campomanes Linda and Joe dela Cruz and many others whose name were too many to mention;

To the editorial staff of the Filipino Catholic for all the help in press releases and happenings concerning the Poon Hesus Nazareno through the years;

Our special thanks to all Past Hermano and Hermana Mayores of the Poon Hesus Nazareno sa Village for their continued support and dedication. And to all the devotees of the Poon Hesus Nazareno.

Lastly, we pay tribute to Fr. Bobby Sison, for his initiative to bring the Poon Hesus Nazareno devotion us, his vision kept us united with Lord and our religious and cultural traditions intact.

MARAMING SALAMAT PO SA INYONG TULONG AT PAGMAMALASAKIT SA PAGPAPALAGANAP NG DEBOSYON KAY POON HESUS NAZARENO.

Mabuhay ang Poon Hesus Nazareno!

November 2009

FPM Updates & Reminder

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas celebration.

Thank you to all of you who attended the midnight Mass as Our Lady of Pompei. We appreciate and welcome the good attendance of the Filipinos during the Mass and of course, the noche buena we all shared after the Mass. And thank you to our altar servers Mark, Kristine and Adam for assisting during the Mass.

Bobby V. left this morning for the Philippines to be with his mother. We thank everyone for all the prayers and the show of support to his family.

Reminder from Bro. Adolfo: the choir practice is at 5:00 P.M. at the office of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry please come on time so that we could start asap. we also request Glenda and Ben to bring the power cord of the organ.

On Sunday is the last day of the Novena Mass for the Poon Hesus Nazareno in preparation for the feast day on January 03, 2010. In addition, we have the birthday celebration for the month of December birthday celebrants. It is also Holy Family Sunday. Please bring your family and join us in the celebration.

Mark your 2010 calendar for the 11th Fiesta celebration of the Poon Hesus Nazareno on January 3rd, Sunday at 3:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Pompei. This is an advance invitation for next week.

The Novena Mass in preparation for the January 9 Poon Nazareno in Jamaica will start on December 31 at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Scalabrini Center. You are welcome to attend daily at 7:30 P.M. The Filipino Pastoral Ministry Pompei staff will sponsor the January 5 Novena Mass.

Thanks,

Cely

Pastoral Visit of Bishop Isabelo Abarquez,D.D. of Calbayog

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Filipino_Pastoral_Ministry_Pompei_NY Pastoral Visit of Bishop Abarquez

Please help us welcome Bishop Isabelo Abarquez,D.D. of the Calbayog Diocese, Samar who arrived yesterday at Our Lady of Pompei church. He is the Bishop of Calbayog, the diocese of Msgr. Romy Montero. He will be staying at Pompei for a week.

The Bishop will celebrate the First Friday Mass December 4 at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Scalabrini Center in Jamaica, Queens after the 7:30 P.M. Prayer service.

On Sunday December 6, he will be the main celebrant of the 3:00 P.M. Tagalog Mass at Our Lady of Pompei Church.

To contact the Bishop, please call the office of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry c/o Fr. Romy 212 727 0214.

FPM THANKSGIVING DINNER

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Fr. Bobby Memorial Mass

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NOVENA MASS to the Poon Hesus Nazareno started on Sunday, November 1st and will continue on all Sundays until the feast day on January 03, 2009 at Our Lady of Pompei. Please join us in the weekly Novena Mass at 3:00 P.M. in preparation for the fiesta. If you have Mass Intention or Prayer Petitions that you would like to be included in the Novena Mass for the Poon Hesus Nazareno, please send it to the Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei c/o Msgr. Romy Montero. APPEAL FOR HELP!

The Filipino Pastoral Ministry launched the Poon Hesus Nazareno – Typhoon Ondoy Fund raising project to help our Kababayans who were devastated by Typhoon Ondoy. All the donations from the sponsors, benefactors and donors collected from today through the Fiesta celebration will be sent 100% to the Caritas Manila to help in the relief and rehabilitation program for the flood victims.

Please support this fund raising of the Poon Hesus Nazareno sa Village.

Check donation should be made payable to the Filipino Pastoral Ministry – Poon Hesus Nazareno Typhoon Ondoy and send to the Filipino Pastoral Ministry, Our Lady of Pompei, 25 Carmine St. NY NY 10014. Salamat Po! For more info: please send e-mail: celimedrano@yahoo.com; fpmpompei@aol.com; henmed28@msn.com Cely: 917 502 5907; FPM c/o Fr. Romy - 212 727 0214

CENACLE every other Saturday of the month conducted by Fr. Mike Lagrimas. November 7 and 21 for this month at 6:00 P.M in the community room of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry.

Seminar for new Ushers and Collectors.

November 14 - It is the second and final seminar for Ushers and Collectors sponsored by the Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei this year. A formal Installation will be held after completing the two session seminar conducted by Fr. Mike Lagrimas.

FPM Founders Day

A Mass of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be offered on Sunday, November 22, 3:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Pompei Church to commemorate the 6th death anniversary of Fr. Bobby B. Sison, Founding Director of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry.

Thanksgiving Day Vigil Mass and Celebration

The Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei celebrates the pre-thanksgiving day celebration with the Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help and Thanksgiving Vigil Mass on Wednesday, November 25 at 6:30 P.M. Potluck dinner will follow after the Mass. For more info, please call the office of the FPM 212 727 0214.

Pastoral Visit of Archbishop Dolan

November 10 - The Lay Vicariate Parish Council of the Manhattan South Vicariate is preparing for the visit of Archbishop Timothy Dolan. He will lead the Vesper service at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine church at 328 West 14th Street New York City 10014, between 7th and 8th Ave. All the priests in the Lower Manhattan churches including Our Lady of Pompei will be in attendance. The service will start at 7:00 P.M. The Vesper service will be bi-lingual. The prayers of the faithful will be recited in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog, Italian, Portuguese, Polish by the representatives from the different parishes in the lower Manhattan.

The Archbishop will meet and greet the congregation after the Vesper service in a reception at the church hall. Please join us in welcoming Archbishop Dolan. San Andres, the Apostle feast day

The Samahang San Andres Apostol led by its president, Maxie Chavez invites you to the fiesta celebration honoring their patron saint, San Andres Apostol of Norzagaray on Sunday November 29, 2009. The celebration will start with the Mass at 3:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Pompei Church followed by a reception at the Fr. Demo Church Hall.

The Samahang San Andres Apostol, New York, USA, is a non-profit organization whose members consist of approximately seventy (70) families from Norzagaray, Bulacan. Their main goal is to foster better relations among “kababayans” here in New York and to extend help to their kababayans back home. One of their projects was to help in the renovation of their parish church. Since 2003, the organization granted scholarship for indigent and deserving students.

FPM Laksambayan Night

The Filipino Pastoral Ministry of Our Lady of Pompei celebrated its 21st anniversary with a dinner dance held at the Fr. Demo Hall on October 24. It was a successful night and the attendance was great. The faithful supporters came despite the heavy rain and cold weather. Award of Recognition were given to the 2008 and 2009 Hermano and Hermana Mayores of the different fiesta celebrations of the Filipino Pastoral Ministry. Poon Hesus Nazareno : Bobby and Nelia Villanueva -2008, Jun and Amelia Makinano – 2009; Santakrusan sa Village: Noemi Alfaro – 2008, Nelia Cloma – 2009; Santo Nino Fiesta: Josie Bueno – 2008, Corazon del Mar- 2009; Baclaran sa Village: Ben and Angie Pena – 2008, Mel and Lou Escobar – 2009; Nativity of Our Lady: Joe and Linda de la Cruz - 2009.

A Dance Extravaganza was performed by the members of the FPM choreographed by Malou Bugarin during the program. The rigid practice twice a week paid off during the performance.

The singing priests added some excitement to the party with their rendition of some “dancerous songs” according to Fr. Mike Lagrimas, who led the singing with Fr. Romy Montero, Fr. Nil Villaviza, Fr. Romy Hontiveros and Bro. Adolfo while the guests dance.

The food was good, thanks to the “Kitchen staff” led by Marilyn Castillo. Thank you to all the young ones who helped in the serving. Likewise, thank you to Susan Gamallo for the decorations, Malou Bugarin for the choreography, the DJ, Bobby Villanueva and to everybody who contributed their time and talent and resources to make the FPM 21st anniversary successful.

A Thanksgiving Mass to celebrate 21st anniversary was held on Sunday October 25. Happy 21st Birthday to the Filipino Pastoral Ministry.

October Birthday Celebrants

Happy Birthday to all the Octoberians: Cassandra Laurencio, Gody Olaso, Henry Medrano, Nancy Hombrebueno, Marilyn Castillo, Justine Villanueva, Joy Gumban, Mimi Rodriguez, Emma Membrere, Angelina Gumban, Ricardo Menendez, Beth Jemina, Remy Paglinawan, Hermie Valles, Marlon Borgonia, Amelia Makinano, Medina Reyes, Au Dimalanta, Auring Vukov, Alyssa Valdez. Those who were present during the Mass received a special birthday blessing from Fr. Romy Montero and the concelebrating priests Fr. Mike Lagrimas and Fr. Romy Hontiveros. Happy Birthday and many more birthdays to come.

FILIPINO PASTORAL MINISTRY of Our Lady of Pompei

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Wednesday 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

December

04 Fri 6:30 PM 1st Friday Mass & Holy Hour Novena/Mass Poon Hesus Nazareno

05 Sat 6:30 PM Simbang Gabi sa Katedral (SGsK)

06 Sun 3:00 PM Christmas Triduum (Dec 13,20)

08 Tue 7:30 PM Feast of the Immaculate Conception 6th Anniversary San Lorenzo Ruiz Center

20 Sun 3:00 PM FPM Christmas Party

24 Thu 12:00MN Midnight Mass

25 Thu Christmas Day- Holy Day of Obligation

27 Sun 3:00 PM December Birthday Celebrations

31 Thu 12:00MN FPM New Year’s Eve Party

2010 Jan 03 Sunday Fiesta of the Poon Hesus Nazareno sa Village *Free Ballroom and Line Dancing & Fellowship after the Sunday Mass 22770