A PUBLICATION OF THE HYEHWADONG FILIPINO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN SEOUL ARCHDIOCESE

Volume 16 Issue 06

JUNE 2011

Whats Inside
Dionisio Magsino, Ulirang Ama 2011 3 Is it really poverty that drives Filipinos overseas? 3 Stories of Multicultural Families 4 Stop Complaining and Do something to Improve Your Finances 5 Seven stories, seven inspiring Filipinos 5 Likhaan 6 How do I say Thank you? 7 An Appeal for Kidney Transplant Sponsor 7 The Lamb's Supper: The Bible and the Mass 8 A Lovely Mail from Jesus 9 Women Volunteers Volleyball Games Commence 10 Contraception, Gateway to the Culture of Death 10 Mga Gintong Aral ni El Shaddai 10 HIV and AIDS 11 Quick Question and Answer 11 Ulat Komunidad 12 Announcements 13 Frequently Called Numbers 14 Daily Mass Readings (ORDO) 14 Birthday Greetings 14

TAUNANG SANTACRUZAN SA HYEHWA

Emely Dicolen-Abagat

QUEEN OF MORA Jocelyn Orpilla and Aris Pineda; QUEEN OF JUSTICE Evviet Garcia and Ronnie Silva;

First Saturday Vigil in the month of June

By: Eucharistics Lay Ministers irst Saturday Vigil is one of the regular community scheduled activities each month. For the month of June, it was held on June 5, 2011 from 8:30 to 11:00 pm at the 3rd floor of Philippine Catholic Center. Bro. Dan Habana of Extraordinary Ministry of the Holy Eucharist/PPFI preacher was the speaker. Bro Dan shared about the importance and meaning of the Eucharist in our Faith. Christ the living bread of life: the Eucharist, is the source and summit of the whole Christian life. Through the Eucharist, Catholics worship God as members of Christs body, the Church. It is the memorial of Christs sacrifice, the sacramental presence, uniting the people of God.

The 4 fruits of receiving communion or the effects of receiving it are: it unites us with DIVINE SHEPERDESS Conrada QUEEN ESTHER Amihan Malinao and Christ, it separates us from sins, it reconciles us Costoria and Bong Perocho; Guilberto Huelar; with one another and builds up the Christian QUEEN OF BANDERADA Andrea QUEEN OF STARS - Alea Alviar and John community or the Church. Montero and Eric Christian Robles;
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QUEEN OF SHEEBA Marife Basas and ng Santacruzan sa Hyehwadong ay ginanap noong ika 22 ng Mayo 2011. Joel Pettallana; Ang prusisyon ay nagmula sa Philippine Center SAMARITANA Russel Lor and Eric papuntang simbahan ng Hyehwadong. Ibat Odivina; ibang mga kinatawan mula sa mga organisasyon at ibang Filipino communities ang ROSA MYSTICA Maria Geila Torress mga nagsipagganap sa naturang Santacruzan. and orly Tungla; Ang tema sa taong ito ay Parangal kay Mama VERONICA Grace Asis and Jeff Escoto; Mary. MARY MAGDALENE Nenita Vergara Narito ang mga pangalan ng mga nagsiganap: and Glen Vergara; AVE MARIA Rylyn David, Jenny Pulivo, MARY MOTHER OF CHRIST Beselle Chelo Bechayda, Marina Pena, Erlinda Alba and Ramil Alba; Gutierrez, Carmelita Cajumocan, Connie Fabular, Elsie De Guzman; MARY MOTHER OF JAMES Emelyn Lapitan and Jaymon Mallari; ANGELS Park Lee Yao, Kallile Venice Iruguin, Benedict David, Su Jin, Lyn Aurora QUEEN OF CHARITY Zyryne Genebert Legarteza; and Rolly Ponce;

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DIONISIO MAGSINO ULIRANG AMA AWARDEE, 2011

ng nahirang na Ulirang Ama sa taong ito ay apatnaput pitong (47) taong gulang, tubong Laguna, dalawamput tatlong (23) taong kasal kay Rita Cardosa Magsino at may dalawang anak. Dahil sa pagiging mababang loob at likas na matulungin, silang magasawa ay umampon ng bata matapos ang trahedyang dulot ng bagyong Ondoy at itinuring ang bata na parang tunay na anak. Ang kanyang asawat mga anak ay patuloy niyang nagiging inspirasyon sa paghahanap-buhay upang maisulong ang kinabukasan ng kanyang buong pamilya. Unang dumating sa Korea ang ating Ulirang Ama noong taong isang libo siyam na raan at siyamnaput isa (1991). Ngunit kinailangang umuwi noong dalawang libot lima (2005). Sa pagnanais na itaguyod ang kanyang pamilya, siya ay muling nangibang bansa. Namalagi sya ng dalawang (2) taon sa Saudi Arabia bago bumalik sa Korea noong taong dalawang libot sampu (2010). Ipinapamalas niya ang kanyang pagiging Ulirang Ama, sa kabila ng kanyang pagiging malayo sa kanyang mga anak, sa napakaraming paraan. Patuloy niya silang sinusubaybayan, kung kaya sila ay napalaki niya ng maayos at may takot sa Diyos. Ang kalayuan niya sa kanyang pamilya ay hindi naging hadlang upang maipamulat niya sa kanila ang tamang asal sa kapwa at higit sa lahat ang takot sa Diyos. Ang ating Ulirang Ama ay aktibo din sa mga gawaing maka-Diyos. Naging local preacher siya ng El Shaddai Prayer Partners dito sa Korea.

..Is it really poverty that drives Filipinos overseas?

By Susan K in Manila/Philippine Daily In- Inquirer to personally express her gratefulness to the program for the return of her money. She quirer | ANN Sun, Jun 5, 2011 http://ph.news.yahoo.com/really-poverty-drivessaid she would use the money instead to support filipinos-overseas-091002527.html the education of her nieces and nephews. anila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Are overseas Filipino workers (OFW) being driven out of the country by poverty? Or is it just the latest opportunity and trend? According to Dr. Camposano, whether we accept it or not, migration is innate to human beings who are influenced by various cultures and their yearnings to discover those cultures by themselves." Filipinos are preferred by many Over the years, poverty has been the common foreign employers. Aside from their diligence reason cited for the exodus of Filipinos out of and passion for work, they have good fluency in the country: to find work and sustain their both written and spoken English language. needs as well as that of their families." Poverty is not the ultimate reason why they become OFWs. Going abroad is a personal Is this true? In recent years quite a number of decision. No one can force anyone to work studies have thrown more light on the matter. abroad if there is no desire to do so. Dr. Clement Camposano, a senior instructor Sad to say, some of our kababayan depart and migration anthropologist from the University of Asia and the Pacific, said studies have from the country although they are unskilled shown that although many countries are ex- and ill-prepared. Some end up feeding themperiencing destitution, poverty is merely one of selves to the (loan) sharks, burying themselves the factors and not the root cause of Filipino in debt, drowning themselves in miseries, and living with loneliness. migration." Not all OFWs are driven by poverty. Some He said that based on studies, those who work abroad are not all poor, or at least not the just want to be part of the latest trend. We all poorest of the poor. It takes a lot of money to need to be better informed of the real situation abroad and what it really takes to benefit most prepare for overseas work. from the OFW experience. Many OFWs are duped into forking over o huge sums of money by recruiters. Many reach foreign lands heavily in debt.
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In a way, OFWs are gamblers and risk-takers. They are drawn by the huge wage differential Rivera; between local and foreign paychecks. They QUEEN OF FAITH Kyla Gomez and invest heavily to leave the country. They secure Jonas Sison; monies for placement and other processing fees QUEEN OF PROPHETS Luiza Anna to realize their dreams. They dont give up easily, even though, at times, they fall prey to Legarteza and Tuan Tiwih; some illegal recruiters. QUEEN OF HEAVENS Aileen Powao With all the monies that are tossed and spun and Han Pil Kim; in the process of migration, can we really say QUEEN OF FLOWERS Jinelyn Betacura that our kababayan who search for so-called greener pastures are really the underprivi- and Benjie Del Mundo; leged? QUEEN OF HOPE Liezel Ramos and Take the case of OFW Feliza Ibamit from Alvin Reyes; Victoria, Laguna who appealed for help from QUEEN OF PEACE Maricar Bondoy and Bantay OCW on August 18, 2010. She paid Jueffrey Ymasa; 270,000 pesos (US$6,200) as placement fee to recruiter Maria Novie Belludo who promised QUEEN OF VIRGINS Rachelle Montalbo her employment in Italy. She waited for three and Alvin Bernal; years but was not deployed. QUEEN EMPERATRIZ Maria Angeline After losing so much time following up her Lopez and Noel Joseph Alvarez; overseas placement, she sought assistance from CONSTANTINE Park Hye Yok; and Bantay OCW to get back her money. Bantay OCW coordinated with the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG). It was reported that Beludo was in Rome at that time. Ibamit then filed a case against Beludo at the Regional Trial Court in Victoria, Laguna. After a series of hearings, Belludos sister, Maria Role Belludo, returned the full amount to Ibamit last December 23, 2010. QUEEN HELENA Lorna Rosales and Jonathan Eli Libut.

Ang Santacruzan ay isang bahagi ng tradisyon ng Pilipinas at ginagawa ito taon-taon. Sa Hyehwadong, ito rin ay isa sa mga p a n gu n a h i n g ga w a i n t a o n - t a o n a t pinakahihintay ng lahat dahil bukod sa naipapakita ang kulturang Pilipino sa mga banyaga, nabibigyang halaga din ang Regrettably, Ibamit signed a quit claim to paniniwala ng mga katolikong Pilipino sa withdraw any further case against the illegal simbolismo ng krus sa ating pananampalataya. recruiter and her sister. o Last March 5, 2011, Ibamit visited Radyo

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Stories of Multicultural Families

he language barrier, unfamiliar food, strange culture and lifestyle These are some typical obstacles that marriage immigrants face, and they often lead to misunderstandings and miscommunication among family members. To help them better adapt their new lives in Korea, both the Korean government and nongovernmental organizations are making efforts to support multicultural families. Ms. Fernandez, a Filipina wife married to a Korean husband in Naju, Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province), had the same issues in her early married life in Korea, as nobody helped her learn the Korean language. She had no time to go to free Korean language classes offered at the community library or immigration center because she had to help her husband with farming work and raise their children. She has difficulties teaching Korean to her children at home due to her insufficient knowledge of Korean. But these days, she meets her Korean language teacher three times a week thanks to the governments children-rearing support project for multicultural families. Now she can talk better in Korean and feel better by releasing her stress, because her teacher listens to her stories and problems and introduces Korean culture. Oguchi Yumi, a Japanese lady who lives in Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do (South Gyeongsang Province), with her Korean husband, is another beneficiary of the governments child-rearing support project for multicultural families. She was unable to teach her kids Korean at home like ordinary Korean parents because of her lack of Korean language skills, but now she feels more confidence in teaching her children because she can receive help from her Korean language teacher. On the seventh floor of the Save the Children building in Changcheondong, Seoul, a
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29-year-old Vietnamese teacher named Phuong is busy with seven children every second Saturday. These children are all from Vietnamese-Korean couples. Since November 2008, six Vietnamese teachers at the Hana Saturday Vietnam School have been teaching Vietnamese culture and language to children from Korean-Vietnamese families in order to help immigrant spouses educate their children and live happier lives in Korea. Like Phuong, more Asian students studying in Korea are voluntarily joining such support groups in Korea to help marriage immigrants of their own nationality settle easily in Korea. More civic groups and local government entities also operate support programs for marriage immigrants and multicultural families. Along with non-governmental organizations, the Korea Foundation for Women is joining the movement. Through its multiculturalism project, the organization supports various programs for marriage immigrants in cooperation with 29 related civic groups. It also provides 3 million won per person as emergency medical care in order to help marriage immigrants in need.

"Handa" (cafe.daum.net/handa09) is one of these cafes for multicultural families in Korea.

Cristina Confalonieri, one of the celebrity panelists on popular TV talk show "Beauty's Talk" is no exception to these difficulties, as an Italian wife living with her Korean husband and mother-inlaw. Since her wedding in December 2007, she has gone through trials and errors like other multicultural families, but she says Choe Seon-ae, a there are no big difficulties, as long as family naturalized Korean, members accept and understand the differences also had the same between them as natural. At home she speaks difficulties a few years Korean to her mother-in-law and Italian to her ago when she came to husband. At work, she speaks English to her coKorea from China to workers in Yeoksam Global Village. She does live with her Korean make occasional mistakes because of cultural husband. But she differences, but her husband and mother-inrealized that marriage immigrants like her need law's support and understanding have helped her to act as mentors for others because they can adapt to life in Korea better and have made her better understand their difficulties and solutions. marriage happier. Choe now works as a Korean-Chinese interThis article is also published in the following preter and translator at various events and inter- website: national functions. For marriage immigrants like http://www.korea.net/detail.do?guid=28053 Choe, internet community cafes exist, where international spouses can exchange useful information and support each other. victim, dying for the salvation of all, is the same in the mass on the cross, only the manner of offering is different. Christ's bloody sacrificial death on the cross is made present in an unbloody manner in ritual sacrificial meal instituted by Christ himself at the last supper.

How does the Eucharist foster unity and charity? Christ used the natural elements of a meal--coming together, conversing and sharing food and drink together--to bring his saving, loving presence among us. In the Eucharist, Christ and Christian community respond to our deepest human hunger for love and acceptance, for understanding, for clear purpose in life, and for justice and peace in our communities.

Also, the Eucharist is a prayer because it offers perfect worship to the Father making the present the sacrifice of his Incarnate Son on the cross through the power of the Holy Spirit. The five goals of authentic prayer How is Christ present in the Eucharist? The Risen Christ is present: are thus realized in the Eucharist: thanksgiving, praise, adoration, contrinot like a material thing, but in a personal presence, under the signs of tion, petition and offering. food and drink (bread and wine), in a dynamic, lasting presence, and in The Eucharist is a memorial or anamnesis. Christ commanded the his risen, glorified body. apostles at the last supper, "Do this in memory of me", Luke 22:19. This In addition to the topic, Fr. Alvin said it is not an object but it is an followed the tradition of the Paschal Meal which, by celebrating the event which means the Eucharist is a sacrifice-sacrament. Through the memory of Yahweh's great saving deed in the Exodus, from Egypt to Eucharist, Christ's sacrifice of the cross on Calvary is made present, and Promised Land... made it present today, through God's action. Likewise its saving power exerted for the forgiveness of sins. The mass and the the Eucharist brings us into the saving presence of the Risen Christ, sacrifice of the cross are one and the same sacrifice. Christ as priest and precisely in his act of perfect sacrificial Love.

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Stop Complaining and Do Something to I m p r o v e Yo u r F i n a n c e s

Jonard delos Santos

These past few days Ive been observing and trying to study how news are written in order to improve my skills and
create a more interesting post for my blog. While doing this, I started reading the comments section of each news and I was surprised that 9 out 10 of them are negative expressions. These people seem to be full of hatred and disappointments that they are venting it in the comment section. However, one thing is common about their wordsthey are all blaming The Author: Mr. Jonard Delos Santos and complaining. If we want to improve ourselves whether spiritually, financially or in other aspects, we need to focus on what we can do for ourselves. Blaming others for our misery will accomplish nothing. It will temporary vent our anger but it will consume us to the point that we can not do more productive things anymore. Initially, I complain a lot of things and blame other people because I am poor. I hate the government for corruption that leads to our countrys dwindling into poverty. I hate the companies who give very little salary. I hate the supermarket because of the inflating prices of consumable goods Hate, hate, hateconstantly whining because I have no money and feel so miserable. But do my whining lead to improving my financial status? Definitely not. Then I read the famous poem written by a disabled person called Invictusit is also the central theme of the movie by Clint Eastwood with the same title. I copied the most important excerpt and posted it in my room and in my office, below is the excerpt: I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul This became one of my official motto in improving my finances. I stop complaining and find ways how to improve my life. I have low salary. I find extra job like tutorials. I work hard in my day job and my boss started noticing it and gives me salary increase. I have no savings. I started budgeting, did cost-cutting measures and push myself to save. I have no knowledge about investing. I do self-study about financial management, stocks, and other investment and I did it without spending. I want to have a bountiful future. I started investing and continuously do it. Everyone has the power to control its own destiny only if they ACT. So if you feel miserable now because of your status, ask yourself what you must do to improve my life. If you find the answer then do it. You may not be able to change the world but you can definitely change your own life.
Source: http://www.investmentphilippines.com/2011/05/from-million-won-to-million-pesos.html

Seven stories, seven i n s p i r i n g Fi l i p i n o s

By Yahoo! Southeast Asia Editors | The Inbox Sun, Jun 12, 2011 hen we started the 'Pitong Pinoy' project, we thought it would be hard to find seven Filipinos who have made a remarkable difference. After all, it's not everyday that you run into people who could actually devote their entire life to serving others or champion advocacies that are seemingly hard to accomplish. But we gathered an overwhelming number of nominationsfrom loving parents, courageous law enforcers, devoted health workers, brilliant artists, magnanimous celebrities, exemplary athletes, astute youth leaders, inspirational public servants, to simple folk who have touched others with their kindness. Believe us, it was a tough job to choose seven amazing Pinoys. Nonetheless, it is heartwarming to read stories of change, volunteerism, and selflessness. Thanks to all your nominations, we finally have the seven people who make us prouder to be Pinoys (in alphabetical order): 1. Alexis Belonio. This engineer figured out an out-ofthe-box way to make use of rice husks. He created a cooking stove designed to help poor people have access to hot meals. Belonio invented a environment-friendly rice -husk stove which has a fan in its base. It provides air used in the conversion of rice hulls into gashelping poor families cook without needing expensive fuel. Belonio could have gotten a patent for his

invention and gain millions from it; yet he left it patent-free so the technology would be free for everyone to use. His efforts have already been recognized abroad but shouldn't we appreciate him first? 2. Jean Enriquez. If you want to see female power at work, you'd have to meet this woman. Despite the danger of drawing the ire of huge human trafficking syndicates, Enriquez continues to fight for the welfare of Pinays. Her steadfast efforts to empower Filipino women is admirable. She heads the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women-Asia Pacific, which vigorously fights sex tourism, the mail-order bride trade, pornography, and sexual exploitation. Enriquez also holds education camps among young women to ensure that they are not vulnerable to abuse. She also oversees the healing process of survivors and makes sure they get a second shot at having a decent life. 3. Jay Jaboneta. All it took him was one Facebook status message to change the lives of dozens of children in a far-flung village in Zamboanga. When Jaboneta learned that 200 children in Layag-layag village had to swim to get to school everyday (painstakingly making sure that their books, if there was any, wouldn't get wet), he knew had to do something. Through a Facebook status message, Jaboneta was able to raise fundsas much as P70,000on the first week of his call for donations. A Facebook group "Zamboanga Funds for

Little Kids" was later established, expanding his advocacy's reach. Now, the kids of Layag-layag go to school in their bright new yellow boats, each aptly dubbed as "New Hope." 4. Tomas Leonor. For Leonor, initiating change literally begins with a single step. To raise funds for cancerstricken children at the Philippine Children's Medical Center, Leonor organized 'StepJuan' and volunteered to travel sans any motored transportation. Leonor's belief that cancer must not kill the hopes and dreams of children motivated him to walk hundreds of kilometers. His walking expedition started on April 4, 11 at Allen, Samar. To date, StepJuan's Leonor has walked a total of 1,241.5 kilometers and taken 2,887,208 steps in seven islands, ten provinces, 86 municipalities, and 20 cities. 5. Heidi Mendoza. She made headlines and risked her life to expose supposed corruption in the military, allegedly led by ex -Armed Forces of the Philippines comptroller Carlos Garcia. Mendoza braved Senate hearings and bared details of suspicious military transactions, strengthening the multimillion plunder case against the former general. In all likelihood, she could've chosen a simple, quiet life but she decided to take the road less traveled for the sake of the country. She has recently been appointed by President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino as commissioner of
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Ama
Ni: Sis. Ervie Glory Ama, haligi ng tahanan kayong tinagurian Hindi daw matitinag bato kang sandigan Kay sarap pakinggan, ulirang Amang tunay Dapat parangalan silbing magandang huwaran. Subalit pagmamasid ko sa kapaligiran May Amang nagiging binata, magaling manligaw Walang tahas sa paggastos sa babaeng napupusuan Tila mandin nalimutan tungkulin na iniiwanan. Ama, manatili kang magandang halimbawa Tibay at lakas ng loob huwag sanang iwala Itanim sa puso't isipan tunay na kadahilanan Lumayo sa pamilya, magandang bukas inaasam-asam. Tukso'y lumalapit, dahil tayo'y tao lamang Nguni't mapapaglabanan kung may ibang libangan Aliwin ang sarili sa mabubuting kaparaanan Hindi magdudulot ng kapighatian pagdating ng araw. Sa lahat ng Ama o Inang nangingibang lugar Binata o dalagang ibig mapanuto ang buhay Sumapi sa gawain maka Diyos maglingkod sa harapan Saan man dako ang salita ng Diyos ang pinagsasaluhan.

What Is A Father?
By Vicki Mazelin A father is loving and kind, Playing catch in the backyard, And giving his time. Faithful, compassionate, just and true, There are so many things for a father to do. Forgiving, honest, a hardworking example, These are just a few things children need to sample. Laughing and humble, teacher of skills, Kissing an "ouchie" and paying the bills. Wise and knowledgeable, fun beyond measure, Thankful each day for God's dearest treasure. Devoted, undaunted in guiding them so, Pointing to Jesus, the Way they should go. Father's Day gifts are nice but soon forgotten, you see, But God's gift of Jesus the Christ will last all through eternity. Teaching and sharing God's love, Word and blessings, Bowing low before Him your failures confessing. Asking for wisdom and for each precious child, Salvation, mercy, grace, purity and to walk in Truth undefiled. God's plan for marriage is Godly offspring. (Malachi 2:15) Fatherhood is a wonderful but a serious thing. "This is an utterly impossible task," you may say. But. fear not! Your heavenly Father is near and longing today, To hear these words from your heart, "I will trust and obey." So tonight as you tuck your children into bed, After prayers prayed, faces kissed, and all stories read, By their bedside would you kneel, making this your heartfelt plea, "Heavenly Father, may my dear children see Jesus in me."

SANA KUNG SA LANGIT

Ni: Michael B. Balba Sana kung sa langit, maaaring magpunta Laging dadalawin ang mahal kong ama Upang mayakap ko siya sa tuwi-tuwina Nang pangungulila ay hindi madapa. Hindi malulungkot ang puso kong ito Kung makakapiling, mahal na ama ko Sana kung sa langit, maaaring magtungo Dagling mawawala, lungkot sa puso ko. Sana kung sa langit ay makararating Pasasalamatan ang ama kong giliw Mula pagkabata, siya ang gabay namin Kaya ng mawalay, puso ay nanimdim. Sana kung sa langit ay makadadalaw Yakap na mahigpit aking ibibigay Ipadarama ko aking pagmamahal Sa mahal kong ama na dakilang tunay. Sa puso at isip ay hindi nawalay Ang maamong mukha ng ama kong hirang Matagal na panahong hindi nasilayan Ngunit di nagawang siya'y kalimutan.

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H o w Do I s a y T h a n k Yo u ? ( To P a p a , o n Fa t h e r s Da y 1 9 9 0 )
Sr. Angel Libron, S.Sp.S. How do you say "thank you" to the parent who excitedly prepared with your Mama your coming to this world? How do you say "thank you" to your Papa who lovingly worked hard so Fridays were always children's day, thus the dine-out, ice-cream and chocolate treat, good movies and stroll in the city park? How do you say "thank you" to the caregiver who at many times affectionately carried you in his arms from the car to your bed even when he knew you were just pretending to be asleep upon reaching home? How do you say "thank you" to the playmate who never failed to bring you to the city's carnival whenever there was one? How do you say "thank you" to the companion who carefully drove you to school in the morning and untiringly brought you home at the end of the day since you were in the grades until you graduated from high school? How do you say "thank you" to the family man who joyfully looked forward to coming home each day and expressed this joy through the bag of cookies he brought you, your brothers and mother? How do you say "thank you" to your guardian who could not peacefully go to sleep until he himself has checked that you were comfortably tucked in bed? How do you say "thank you" to your father who proves that one of the greatest things he could do for you and your brothers is to faithfully love your mother? How do you say "thank you" to your friend who fully trusted you and had confidence in you during your growing-up years, and is still your silent supporter in everything you do? How do you say "thank you" to the man who loves you will all his love yet generously gave you up for a greater love (saying "Yes" to God)? How do you say "thank you" to that same man who walked you down the convent chapel-aisle on your First Religious Profession, gave you his blessing and whispered, "God should be number one in your life"? How do you say enough "thank you"? How do you show him the gratitude welling in your heart? Dear Papa, maybe I will never be able to thank you enough. Perhaps, all I can say is: I love you and may God bless you and reward your heart! Happy Father's Day!
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the Commission on Audit and we have high hopes that this would pave the way to clean and honest governance. 6. Anna Oposa. A lot of people claim to care for the environment but how many actually go out of their way and really work beyond lip service? Oposa, director of the Law of Nature Foundation, has proven her love for Mother Earth by vigorously working on protecting marine life. She also initiated "Save the Philippine Seas," spurred by recent reports of massive coral reef destruction in several parts of the country. Her initiatives made quite a huge social network ripple and united Filipinos through a national blog day to save the Philippine seas. She is also lobbying to strengthen laws for environment protection, a long-term goal that we hope would live on far beyond our grandchildren's life spans. 7. Tzarina Saniel.In the age of e-books, tablet apps, and the internet, one would easily prefer going online instead of going to the library. But for Saniel, nothing beats a real bookthe feel of the old manuscript, the smell of the paper and the idea that it has cultivated the minds of many. Bibliophile Saniel has collected and

preserved old Filipino books, even original manuscripts from Jose Rizal. Because of her inspiring advocacy, she is definitely noteworthy for keeping Pinoy literature alive. If your nominee did not make it to this list, fret not. This is just the beginning of our collection of good news and stories of how Filipinos beat the odds and make a difference.
Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/blogs/the-inbox/ seven-stories-seven-inspiring-filipinos220421050.html

Dear Rev. Alvin, Greetings in the mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am Helbert B. Rabuza 40 years old, a residence of Zone 2 Lower Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City. Philippines. I am writing you because I learned through my cousin working in Korea that you are extending medical support to kidney sufferers like me. I was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease a year ago, since then my life was not normal, I lost my job, my health weakened, everything important to me vanished. I felt like my future shattered in front of me. I am the eldest of the family and the bread winner. the doctors recommended me a two session per week dialysis. That would mean I have to spend so much money weekly not to include maintenance medicines and blood transfusions. For a jobless person like me, it is difficult for me to afford such expenses. I used to be an OFW in Abu Dhabi from 2002 to 2008 but due

An Appeal For Kidney Transplant Sponsor

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The Lamb's Supper: The Bible and the Mass

(Editors note: This is the 2nd part of the Online Bible Study course on the subject taken from the website of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Studies http://www.salvationhistory.com/)

Lesson One: A Biblical Introduction to the Mass

Lesson Outline:
I. Finding the Bible in the Mass A. The Biblical Way We Worship B. Words of Spirit and Life II. Finding the Mass in the Bible A. Tradition Received From the Lord B. In the Upper Room C. Bread of Life, True Vine D. The Eucharist According to the Scriptures III. From the Bible to the Mass A. Hearing the Apostles, Breaking the Bread B. Hearing is Believing C. Back to Mass IV. Discussion Questions

Next in the Mass, the priest greets us. Again We address God in words that He himself he speaks, and we respond, with words from has given us through the inspired writers of the Bible. We say: "The Lord be with you" (see sacred Scripture. And He in turn comes to us instructing, exhorting and sanctifying us - again 2 Timothy 4:22). through the living Word of the inspired ScripIn Scripture these words are a pledge of ditures. vine presence, protection and help (see Exodus 3:12; Luke 1:28). The priest might opt to use a B. Words of Spirit and Life different greeting, such as "The grace of our None of this is accidental. Lord Jesus Christ . . ." but that greeting too will be drawn from Scripture (see 2 Corinthians In Gods plan of salvation, the Bible and the 13:13; Ephesians 1:2). Mass are given for our salvation - to enable us The Mass continues this way - as a to penetrate the mystery of Gods plan, and to "dialogue" between the faithful and God, medi- unite our lives to His. ated by the priest. Whats striking - and its Scripture, Paul said, is "inspired by God" and something we rarely recognize - is that we given to us "for salvation through faith in Christ carry on this conversation almost entirely in the Jesus" (see 2 Timothy 3:15-16; John 20:31). language of the Bible. The salvation and new life that Scripture When we beg "Lord, have mercy" - our cry proclaims, is "actualized" - made real in our for help and forgiveness is one that runs lives - in the Mass. throughout Scripture (see Psalm 51:1; Baruch As Jesus said: "Unless you eat the flesh of 3:2; Luke 18:13,38,39). the Son of Man and drink His blood, you do not When we glorify God, we use the song the have life within you. Whoever eats My flesh angels sang that first Christmas night (see Luke and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will 2:14). raise him on the last day" (see John 6:53-54).

I. Finding the Bible in the Mass

A. The Biblical Way We Worship

Even the Creed and the Eucharistic prayers Thats why the worship of the Mass is bibliare composed of biblical words and phrases. cal worship. The Bible gives the Mass its The Mass begins where the Bible leaves off. In Gods plan of salvation, the Bible and the As we prepare to kneel before the altar, we "efficacy" - its power to deliver what it promMass were made for each other. sing another angelic hymn from the Bible - ises, its power to bring us into communion "Holy, holy, holy . . . " (see Isaiah 6:3; Revela- with the true and living presence of Jesus. Thats probably news to you. In fact, if tion 4:8). We join that to the triumphant Psalm Our worship can be life-transforming beyoure like a lot of people, including many sung by those who welcomed Jesus to Jerusa- cause the biblical Word we hear is "not a huCatholics, you probably havent given much lem: "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes . . . man word but . . . truly is the Word of thought to the relationship between the Bible " (see Mark 11:9-10) God" (see 1 Thessalonians 2:13). and the Mass. At the heart of the Mass, we hear Jesus Ordinary human language, no matter how In fact, if somebody asked, "What does the words from the Last Supper (see Mark 14:22- beautiful or persuasive, could never communiBible have to do with the Mass?" many of us 24). cate Gods grace. It cant make us holy or bring would probably answer, "Not much." Then we pray to our Father in the words our us to "share in the divine nature" (see 2 Peter That seems like an obvious answer. Savior gave us (see Matthew 6:9-13). We ac- 1:4). After all, we hear readings from the Old and New Testaments in every Mass and sing a Psalm in between. But aside from that - and maybe the homily which is based on the readings - it doesnt seem like the Bible plays a big part in the Mass. knowledge Him with a line from John the BapOnly the sacred speech of God can perform tist: "Behold, the Lamb of God . . ." (see John the divine action of transforming bread and 1:29,36). wine into the Body and Blood of our Lord. And before receiving Him in communion, we Only the sacred speech of God can bring us into confess our unworthiness - in words once used communion with the living God. In Gods plan of salvation, the Bible leads us to the Liturgy. In the Liturgy, the written text of sacred Scripture becomes living Word. The Bibles meaning and purpose is fulfilled in the Mass - the words of Scripture become "spirit and life . . . the words of eternal life" (see John 6:63,68).
To be continued ...

by a Roman soldier seeking Jesus help (see When youre done with this course, youll Luke 7:7). have a much different perspective - and hopeWhat we say and hear in the Mass comes to fully a far greater love and appreciation for the us from the Bible. And what we "do" in the deep mystery of faith we enter into in each Mass, we do because it was done in the Bible. Mass. We kneel (see Psalm 95:6; Acts 21:5) and Lets jump right in and look at the Mass sing hymns (see 2 Maccabees 10:7,38; Acts through a new, "biblical" lens. 16:25); we offer each other a sign of peace (see Every Mass begins the same way. We make 1 Samuel 25:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:26). the Sign of the Cross and say, "In the name of We gather around an altar (see Genesis 12:7; the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Exodus 24:4; 2 Samuel 24:25; Revelation 16:7), Spirit." with incense (see Jeremiah 41:5; Revelation 8:4), served by priests (see Exodus 28:3-4; Well get to why we do that later. Revelation 20:6). We offer thanks with bread For now, just note that the Sign of the Cross and wine (see Genesis 14:18; Matthew 26:26started with the Apostles, who "sealed" the 28). newly baptized by tracing this sign on their From the first Sign of the Cross to the last foreheads (see Ephesians 1:13; Revelation 7:3). "Amen" (see Nehemiah 8:6; 2 Corinthians The words we pray as we make this sign 1:20), the Mass is an aural and sensual tapestry come straight from the lips of Jesus. Indeed, woven with words and actions, even accessotheyre among the last words He spoke to His ries drawn from the Bible. Apostles (see Matthew 28:19).

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A Lovely Mail from Jesus

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If you never had a problem,How would you know that I can solve them?

lovely message from Jesus. He loves us so much that we really need him in our everyday life.

God bless us all If you never had any suffering, Then how would you know what I went through? If you never felt pain, then how would you know that I am a Healer?

If you never had to pray, How would you know that I am a Deliverer?

If you never went through the fire, Then how would you become pure?

If you never had a trial, how could you call yourself an overcomer?

If I gave you all things, How would you appreciate them?

If you never felt sadness, How would you know that I am a Comforter?

If I never corrected you, How would you know that I love you?

If you never made a mistake, How would you know that I am a forgiver?

If you had all power, Then how would you learn to depend on me?

If you knew all, How would you know that I will answer your questions?

If your life was perfect, Then what would you need me for?

If you never were in trouble, How would you know that I will come to your rescue

Love, Jesus God our Father, walk through my house and take away all my worries and illnesses and please watch over and heal my family in Jesus name, Amen.

If you never were broken, Then how would you know that I can make you whole?

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W O ME N VO L UN T E E R S VO L L E YB AL L G AME S CO M ME N CE
identified by the first four letters of the English by members of the Prayer Partners community he Volleyball games for the Women alphabet. Teams A and B are composed mainly while Teams C and D by the other HFCC community / Ministries. Volunteers started last 05 June 2011. The games started Like the basketball games, the immediately after the Men Volteams will compete on a double lunteers Basketball game was round robin and the finals will be played on the Best of 3 series. finished. All succeeding games are schedThe community was divided uled after the Mens Basketball into four (4) teams. Each team is games. By HFCC Sports Committee

CONTRACEPTION, GATEWAY TO THE CULTURE OF DEATH*

Editors Note: In this issue of our newsletter, we are providing part 2 of the series on an essay about Contraception written by William E. May Michael J. McGivney Professor of Moral Theology John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family at The Catholic University of America Washington, D.C.

experimental purposes. I will then show that the approach to making moral judgments or moral methodology used to justify contraception has also led to the acceptance of these practices, the hallmarks of the culture of death. John Paul II himself, I believe, was acutely aware of this when he made a very bold claim in one of his earliest apostolic exhortations, Familiaris consortio. I have already cited a portion of this highly important text. The passage in question reads as follows:

In the light of the experience of many couples and the data provided by the different human sciences, theological reflection is able to perceive and is called to study further the difference, both anthropological and moral, between contraception and recourse to the rhythm of the cycle: it John Paul II on the Roots of the Culture of Death is a difference much wider and deeper than is usually thought, one which In the first chapter of Evangelium vitae Pope John Paul II identifies involves in the final analysis two irreconcilable concepts of the human two roots of the culture of death. This culture, he says, is rooted first of person and of human sexuality (no. 32.6). all in the mentality which carries the concept of subjectivity to an extreme and even distorts it, and recognizes as a subject of rights only To be continued ... the person who enjoys full or at least incipient autonomy and who Copyright ; William E. May 2001 emerges from a state of total dependence on others (no. 19). It is Version: 28th February 2002 rooted, secondly, in a notion of freedom which exalts the isolated individual in an absolute way (ibid). Source: http://www.christendom-awake.org/pages/may/contraception.htm Of these two roots the first is most relevant for showing the relationship of contraception to the culture of death. At its heart is the idea that only those members of the human species who enjoy full or at least incipient autonomy, i.e., individuals with exercisable capacities for reasoning and will, are truly persons with rights that ought to be recognized by society. This mentality, the Holy Father points out, tends to equate personal dignity with the capacity for verbal and explicit, or at least perceptible, communication (ibid). On this view a person is preeminently a subject aware of itself as a self and capable of relating to other selves; and not all members of the human species are persons on this understanding of person. This view or anthropology is clearly dualistic, because it distinguishes sharply between conscious subjects or persons and their bodies and bodily life. One can be biologically a living human body and not be a person. Members of the human species who are merely biologically alive easily become expendable.

M g a G i n t on g A r a l n i E l S h ad d a i
very 1st Sunday of the Month, The El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partner Fellowship International (PPFI) Seoul South Korea Chapter holds a Mass and Healing Rally. The fellowship is at the 6th floor of Sundong Social Welfare, Majandong. The program usually starts at 10:00 AM with joyful songs led by the music ministry.

Last June 5, 2011, a talk was given by an Assistant Elder Disciple from Manila Bro. Antonio Tony Sacapanio. He cited Ecclessiastes 5:1 -2 and warned us to be very careful and aware of any word that we utter I will now show that this anthropology or way of understanding the and especially when making any promises. Its not because of our human person (and, in association with it, human sexuality) is central (Continued on page 11) to the practice of contraception and has led the way to the acceptance of abortion, euthanasia, the laboratory manufacturing of human life for

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HIV means the person is carrying the virus and therefore can also spread the virus but they are not sick. AIDS means the person has become sick in some way.

promise to God that we receive blessings, but because He promised us first of everything.

HIV can only be acquired in certain ways. Once someone is infected He also shared his thoughts about this question: Can the hammer with HIV, the virus can start to attack the immune system which protects catch a fish? Since a hammer is used by a carpenter, literally speaking it cant. But perhaps, because God was once a carpenter, He was also the the body from disease.. It is important to remember that a person who is infected by HIV does not develop the symptoms or the disease called one who taught the fishermen to catch fish. AIDS right away. That is why you cannot tell whether or not a person He cited some divine promises to all believers with supporting verses has HIV or AIDS simply by looking at them. It can take two to ten years from the Bible: Bodily supplies taken from Psalm 37:3; Mark 9:23 on after infection before any signs of illness begin to show. Once infected, unlimited blessing; prayers will be answered from Mark 11:24; eternal however, a person remains infected for life and can infect others. life for everyone written in John 3:14; Spiritual fullness from John 6:35.; Could I get the Virus? John 12:46 on spiritual light; Power for service taken from John 14:12; And last but not the least, in Romans 1:16 for whom He died and rose When people became aware of AIDS they become very worried about again for our salvation. There are more divine promises in store for those getting it themselves. Once you know how the virus goes from person to who faithfully believe in Him. person, you will understand how you can protect yourself. The fellowship ended at 2:30 pm with Gods promises for everyone. You cannot get the virus by standing next to someone because HIV doesnt travel through the air. The common cold is also caused by a virus but the virus travels through the air and on your hands after you have touched your nose or mouthso we need to wash our hands!! But in the case of HIV you cannot get infected in this way. You cannot get infected from sharing cups, plates and other things. You can sit on a toilet seat without worrying about getting it.

H I V a n d AI D S
My name is Maira S.J

You cannot get infected from swimming pools or any public baths. There is no need to worry if you are bitten by insects such as I am a Columban Lay Missionary from the mosquitoes. HIV cannot get inside your body from any of these things. Philippines. Compared to many other viruses, HIV is very weak and easily I have been working in Korea in the HIV/ destroyed outside the body. The virus is not spread by any kind of casual AIDS ministry for the past two years. contact like hugging or light kissing, talking, shaking hands and sharing I would like to share with you some of my what you eat and drink. experiences and help you understand more So how does HIV pass from one person to another? about HIV and AIDS. How do you think it is spread?? I have mainly worked in a shelter for people We will answer this in the next episode. living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). My first reaction on meeting somebody with (Source; Pastoral training for responding to HIV-AIDS, developed by Robert J. HIV was FEAR. I was afraid that I might Vitillo; pp.11,13; What you need to know about AIDS your life depends on it!! be infected by just talking to them, shaking Researched and Compiled by; The Rogen Corporation; Hercules, California, USA pp. 3,4,5, Listening With Love -Pastoral Counselling; A Christian hands, etc. Response to People living with HIV/AIDS; pp. 19,23) My work however meant that I was in a daily contact with PLWHA, we eat together, used the same bathroom and enjoyed each others o company. My feeling towards them began to change as time went by. I began to see them as persons and Not as someone I have to be afraid of. The purpose of this article is to help you to be aware of the seriousness of the pandemic and to have basic information about it. We know that HIV/AIDS affect life at every level. It goes to the heart of what it means to be human; it raises issues of economic stability, gender inequality, justice and spirituality. Our fear and ignorance about the nature of the virus leads to stigma and discrimination. What We Need to Know About HIV and AIDS..... What is HIV? HIV stands for Human Immuno-deficiency Virus it is a virus (germs) that infects the person and attacks their immune system.

QUICK QUESTION AND ANSWER

WWW.CATHOLIC.COM

QUESTION: Is it wrong to receive Communion before committing a mortal sin? Suppose you know that you are going to be in a position where you may fall into committing a mortal sin. ANSWER:

The Church teaches that anyone conscious of a mortal sin must receive the sacrament of reconciliation before receiving Holy Communion. If you know you are going to be in a position where you may commit a This makes them less able to fight sickness. As we know the immune mortal sin, you need to make a conscious effort to avoid those situations system helps our body to fight off infection and disease. that tempt you. The strength to resist sin and break our disordered The Term HIV refers to the person carrying the virus but not sick. In attachments comes from 1) frequent reception of the sacraments (e.g., confession, Eucharist) and 2) a disciplined prayer life. fact they may have no idea that they are infected. What is AIDS? AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome The Catechism of the Catholic Church says: As bodily nourishment restores lost strength, so the Eucharist strengthens our charity, which tends to be weakened in daily life; and .AIDS is a collection of illnesses which may be contracted by an HIV- this living charity wipes away venial sins. By giving himself to us Christ infected person. People with AIDS lose their ability to fight germs that revives our love and enables us to break our disordered attachments to can make them vulnerable to illness. creatures and root ourselves in him. (CCC 1394) What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?

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Mga kailangang dokumento sa paga-asikaso ng mga reklamo tungkol sa sahod: 1. Pay Slip or any other proof of payment of salary 2. Daily Time Record (DTR) if available, or self-made record of daily work attendance specifying Regular Working hours, Overtime, and Night Differential. 3. Labor Contract 4. Bank Book/ Passbook 5. Alien Card and Passport

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1. Birth certificate ng batang bibinyagan 2. 2X2 ID pictures (2 pcs) The rate will apply to all the business and 3. Application form (kumuha sa center) workplaces across the nation for one year from Kailangan ipasa ng mag-asawang magpapaJanuary 1st, 2011. binyag ng anak ang application form at suThe Ministry of Employment and Labor de- mailalim sa interview sa Catholic Center cided to confirm the minimum wage per hour isang linggo bago dumating ang takdang araw at 4,320 won for the year 2011 and plans to ng binyag. promulgate it as of August 3, 2010. Ang mga magulang, ninong at ninang ay This is after the Minimum Wage Commis- bibigyan ng katekismo sa binyag na ginaganap sion concluded to raise the minimum wage per tuwing ika-10 ng umaga, araw ng linggo hour by 5.1% from 4,110 won this year to (mismong araw ng binyag). Tanging ang mga 4,320 won on July 3, 2010 (refer to Labor To- pangalan ng mga nakadalo ng katekismo ang day No. 704) and the Ministry made the rate mailalagay sa Baptismal Certificate. Ang bipublic for ten days from July 9 to gather differ- lang ng mga ninong at ninang ay hindi dapat ent opinions but didnt receive any objection lalabis sa dalawampu. Ang lahat ay pifrom the labor and management sides. nakikiusapang isaisip ang angkop na pananamit para sa okasyon. The rate will apply to all the business and workplaces across the nation from January 1st to December 31st, 2011 without any regional PANAWAGAN PARA SA MGA and occupational difference. However, it doesnt apply to family business hiring only family NAGPAPABINYAG members, housework employees, and seamen Tinatawagan ang pansin ng lahat ng mga di and ship owners. pa nakakakuha ng Baptismal Certificates ng As the rate is set at 4,320 won per hour, daily kanilang mga anak. minimum wage is 34,560 won (8-hour work), Maaari ninyong kunin ang mga ito sa Cathomonthly minimum wage is 902,880 won and 976,320 won under 40-hour workweek and 44- lic Center tuwing linggo sa ganap na alas 9:00 hour workweek respectively. The minimum ng umaga hanggang ika 12:00 ng tanghali, at sa wage only includes basic pay and fixed allow- ganap na ika 4:00 hanggang ika 5:00 ng hapon. ances which are paid regularly, but overtime Maliban po lamang sa tuwing ikadalawang pay, annual and monthly leave allowance, lingo ng bawat buwan. Makipag-ugnayan po housing allowance, meal allowance, etc. are not kay Rebeck Beltran (010-8671-2761) o kay Edison Pinlac: (010-2906-3109) o sa kahit na included. sinong Lay Minister. On the other hand, the minimum wage can cut down to 90% of the normal level for a probationary worker. It can further go down to KAILANGAN SA 80% for workers of surveillance or intermittent job such as a security guard, janitor, facility PAGPAPAKASAL manager, etc. after their employer obtained an 1. Birth Certificate ng mga ikakasal approval from the Minister of Employment and 2. Status of singleness from Census Labor. (notarized) (see page 13 for more details) 3. Parents consent as proof of singleness (notarized) HFCC Volunteer Invitation 4. Baptismal Certificate for marriage purposes Inaanyayahan po ang lahat ng interesadong maging volunteer sa mga sumusunod na grupo. 5. Confirmation Certificate for marriage purposes CHOIR - nangangailangan po ng miyembro sa Alto, Soprano, at Tenor. Makipagugnayan la- 6. Passport (xerox copy) mang po kay Ate Ely Torres 010-8061-9143. 7. Pre-Cana seminar na gaganapin bago ang takdang araw ng kasal. Makipag-ugnayan ALTAR BOYS - Makipagugnayan lamang po kay Bro. Rebeck Beltran 010-8671-2761. po lamang sa Catholic Center para sa schedule. IT Committee - Makipagugnayan lamang po kay Matet Solis o kaninuman sa IT Committee SA LAHAT NG MAY E-9 VISA email at sambayananitboard@yahoogroups.com Para Po sa lahat na may E-9 VISA, may tatlo SAMBAYANAN Newsletter - nangangailan- pong tanging dahilan upang payagan kayong gan po ng manunulat sa News, Feature, at Re- makalipat ng kumpanya. Ito po ay; flections. Pati na rin po sa photojournalist at layout. Makipagugnayan lamang po kay Doc 1. Kayo ay dalawang buwang hindi pinasasahod Ems 010-5160-2928. 2. Kayo ay pisikal at verbal na sinasaktan, o CHURCH STEWARD - Makipagugnayan po di kayay kay Ate Nida o kaninuman sa mga Steward. 3. Bankrupt o lugi ang kumpanya

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Republic of the Philippines COMMISSION ON ELECETIONS COMMITTEE ON OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTING NOTICE OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTION TO ALL FILIPINO CITIZENS Notice is hereby given that under Republic Act No. 9189, otherwise known as The Overseas Absentee Voting Act 2003, all citizens of the Philippines abroad, not otherwise disqualified by law, at least eighteen (18) years of age on the day of the election, and who are registered overseas absentee votes with approved application to vote in absentia, may vote for Senators and Party List Representatives. For this purpose, all qualified Filipino citizens not registered as voters under Republic Act No. 8189, otherwise known as The Voters Registration Act of 1996, (the system of counting registration) shall file an application for registration while those who are already registered under the said Act shall file an application for certification. For purposes of the May 13, 2013 elections, the filing of applications for registration/ certification and transfer of registration records shall be filed at the Post or other designated registration areas from October 31, 2011 to October 31, 2012.

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Old Philippine Passport and a photocopy of the passport data page, last page showing the name and signature of the signing officer, and the page with the date of last entry to Korea Passport application form Remember your Appointment Reference Number ePassport fee US$ 60.00 payable in cash only.

The 30-day voting period will commence on April 13, 2013 until 3:00 oclock in the afternoon (Philippine time) of May 13, 2013 at any Philippine embassies or consulates. (The time of voting to be announced later). For details contact the Philippine Embassy at telephone number 796-7387 or the following websites: (Post): Embass of the Republic of the Philippines Seoul, Republic of Korea seoul@philembassy-seoul.com

Procedure on Date of Appointment: Step 1:

Check your name on the list of applicants with appointment Complete all information on the passport application form Wait for your name and number to be called at Window 4 Submit the application form and present your old Passport and photocopies OPTIONAL : If you wish to avail of the courier service, get a courier form and write your name and complete return address. Get a copy of the courier form. Payment will be made upon delivery of your ePassport. Have your old passport canceled by the consular officer. Go to cashier and pay the exact amount of US$ 60.00 in cash. No check may be accepted Keep your receipt and show it when you claim your ePassport in person after 6 weeks. Go to the encoder for encoding of data, picture taking, taking of thumb marks and digital signature. Applicant should be in decent attire. Both ears should be shown Keep your receipt of payment and bring your old passport for cancellation to claim your ePassport. You can also authorize a representative to claim your passport by giving authority at the back of y o u r claim receipt.

DFA- Overseas Absentee Voting Secretariat (Manila) www.dfa.gov.ph Hotlines: +6328330914; +6328328363 +6325239924

COMELEC COAV (Manila) www.comelec.gov.ph Hotlines:+6325222251;

Monthly MINIMUM WAGE In 2011

All the business and workplaces

Per hour
4,320 won

Daily (8 hours)
34,560 won 31,104 won

40-hour work week (209 hours)

902,880 won

44-hour work week (226 hours)

976,320 won

Probational period within 3 3,888 won Cases months apply- Surveillance or intermittent ing job after employer obreduce tained an approval from 3,456 won wage the Minister of MOEL (20% by 2011)

Step 2:

27,648 won

Step 3: announcement. 3. Joint Liability with contractor - If subcontractor pays less salary than minimum amount since the contract made between contractor and sub-con contains Labor Cost provision lower than minimum standard, subcontractor and contractor have joint liability on it. 4. Pay responsibility more than minimum wage - (If violation happened, 3yrs jail confinement or less than 20 Mil KRW penalty are sentenced, Class differential applicable.) Employer has to pay more than minimum salary and are not allowed to reduce the level of wage level. * In case wage is set lower than minimum, the wage in the contract become invalid and noti

* Application period: Jan. 1 Dec. 31, 2011 * Applies to all the business and workplaces across the nation without any regional and occupational difference. * Exceptional cases: family business hiring ony family members, housework employees, and seamen and ship owners. Low work capability due to mental or physical disability (limited to the companies of MOEL permitted). Employers responsibilities 1. Notification responsibility (1 Mil KRW penalty) - Employer has to post Minimum wage guideline or inform employees in a proper and efficient way 2. Contents - Minimum wage / Payroll items not included in minimum wage / Type of workers not applicable for minimum wage

NOTE: It takes about six (6) weeks to process the ePassport as the approved applications are sent to a central processing facility in the Philippines.

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Sunday: Cycle A

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Education (Bobby) Youth Ministry (Weng) IT Committee

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prepared

and

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published monthly by the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center for Filipino Migrants which is being administered by the Mission Society of the Philippines under the auspices of Seoul Archdiocese.

Mokdong Immigration Processing (Detention) Center 02-2650-6247 Hwaseong, Suwon Immigration Processing (Detention) Center 031-355-2011/2 Chungju Immigration Processing (Detention) Center 043-290-7512/3 Yang Seung Geol Han Suk Gyu 011-226-9237 010-5348-9515
Weekday: Year 1

ARCHDIOCESAN PASTORAL CENTER FOR FILIPINO MIGRANTS

115-9 Songbuk-gu, Songbuk 1dong, Seoul, South Korea 136-020 Telephone Number: (070) 8161-0870 or (070) 8161-0873/74 e-Mail Addresses: alvin_parantar@yahoo.com emelyabagat@yahoo.com sambayanan-edboard@yahoogroups.com

2011 June-August

EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor-in-Chief : Emely DicolenAbagat, Ph. D. News Editor : Ma. Teresa Solis Literary Editor : Bro. Allan Rodriguez Bro. Joel Tavarro Catholic Faith Editor / Lay-out Artist : Roberto Catanghal Webmaster : Engr. Rogelio Domingo Contributors : Amie Sison Michael Balba Johnny Maliglig Ervie Glory Felipe Lagunda Lyn Laurito Pete Rahon Circulation Manager : Fr. Arvin Mosqueda, MSP

J u n e
01 - Marie Kris Solis 02 - Charlize Maria Nicdao 02 - Leana Marisse C. Laurito 03 - Jhuanna Marie Manuel 04 - Michel Miranda 05 - Bobet Maglantay 05 - Lisa Tavarro 06 - Jun Agcoili 07 - Wilson Bernardo 09 - Norma de Guzman 09 - Euviet Garcia 10 - Ronnie Silva 10 - Shiela Tuala 14 - Jenin Pulido 14 - Ely Torres 16 - Judith Baliquig 16 - Marl Joshua Tavarro 16 - Ezekiel Manuel Gelacio 16 - Remedios Ydel 17 - Leo Maglantay 19 - Nancy Loyola

J u l y

2 0 1 1
14 - Julie Jordan 15 - Marilys Pancho 15 - Kitty Cantiller 16 - Tameen Candia 16 - Jocelyn Candia 16 - Carmelino Candia 17 - Generosa Malibiran 18 - William Mabanta 21 - Tess Campol 22 - Dhan Habana 23 - Mario Malibiran 24 - Amie Sison 24 - Jonathan Canaria 24 - Rady Adams Manicdao 25 - Lauro Mallari 25 - Albert Mariano 28 - Maryrose Solis 29 - Arlyn Dizon 29 - Jay Batac 31 - Ronald Baria 31 - Yola Corvera

19 - Racquel Helena D. Abagat 19 - Czarmainne Joy O. Rapsing 20 - Tess dela Cruz 20 - Veronica Viray 21 - Melani Catanghal 26 - Marites Cueto 28 - Jason Cadungo 30 - Glenn Palana o 02 - Doc. Emely Dicolen-Abagat, Ph.D. 02 - Sis. Lea Hitalia 03 - Jhun Gonzales 03 - Magnolia Fresnedi 03 - Julia Krusandra P. de Villa 03 - Sis. Lorna Lisao 05 - Teresita Solis 05 - Sis Berna 06 - Rowel Batac 08 - Gideon Jun Fallarna 09 - Sandra Capacia

HFCC MINISTRY CONTRIBUTORS

Eucharistic Lectors & Commentators FMAA Choir Sports & Recreation IT Youth Prayer Partners LRC and CWI : Rebeck Beltran : Jovito Gonzales Jr. : Tess dela Cruz : Elisea Torres : Mike Panlilio : Ma. Teresa Solis : Weng Santos : Sis. Melody Palana : Mhar Gonzales

Fr. Alvin B. Parantar, MSP Adviser/Chaplain

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Santacruzan 22 May 2011

Philippine Independence Day 29 May 2011/ Seoul, Korea

HFCC Games 5 June 2011

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