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5th Archdiocesan Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration

Mission Statement
The Archdiocesan Filipino Council (AFC) builds upon the rich Catholic legacy of faith in its culture and seeks
to bring about in all Catholics in the archdiocese such an enthusiasm for their faith that, in living their faith in
Jesus, they freely share it with others, Archdiocesan Evangelization Department Mission Statement.
The AFC is committed to serve the Filipino communities/ministries in the Archdiocese of Baltimore by representing the Filipino Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. It will promote Filipino Catholic values and active participation among Filipino families in the life of the local Church, under the guidance of the
Archdiocesan Department of Evangelization.
Responding to the call of the Church, the AFC will work towards the solidarity of all Filipino Catholic organizations, developing a commitment of Filipino groups towards active participation in the Archdiocese, and training
Filipino leaders for the continuing work of the mission of the Church in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Goals
Driven by the essential mission of the Church and the support of the Department of Evangelization, the AFC
will strive for a dynamic and creative pastoral ministry to Filipinos and Filipino-Americans by:
1. Serving as a consultative body to the Archbishop and Executive Director of Department of Evangelization by sharing vision and direction of Filipino groups or ministries in AOB for the benefit of the
Church at-large.
2. Promoting solidarity among Filipino Catholic organizations (civic and religious) and foster mutual support for pastoral agents with and among Filipinos in AOB.
3. Increasing participation by Filipinos and/or Filipino American families in parish/Archdiocesan activities
and promote development of committed leaders and ministers.
4. Providing means and ways for responding to the challenges and needs in the ministry which transcends
Archdiocesan levels.

Membership
The Archdiocesan Filipino Council will consist of official representatives from parishes and various Filipino Civic/Cultural and Religious organizations with consideration given to ensure geographic, generations, and parish
diversity of the members.
Governance: The Archdiocesan Filipino Council will have an Executive Committee made up of a Chair, ViceChair, Secretary and Treasurer.
In addition to the Executive Committee, Representatives from the following sectors: Religious organizations,
Cultural/Civic organizations, Parishes, Youth/Young Adult Sectors shall be included in the governance. They
shall be called Cluster Representatives.
The Council shall have Working Teams, such as, Development, Secretariat, Outreach, Liturgy, whose leaders
shall be included in governance of the Council.
They shall be elected by participating members (official representatives of participating Parishes and Filipino
or Filipino-American organizations - civic or religious). Absent members may vote by proxy. Names of elected
officers will be submitted to the Executive Director of Department of Evangelization for approval.
Terms of Office:
Officers of the Council will be asked to serve renewable three year terms.
The Executive Director will serve as the Archbishops Liaison to the AFC and a priest chaplain may also be
appointed by the Archbishop.

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5th Archdiocesan Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration

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Archdiocesan Filipino Council


Archdiocese of Baltimore
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
5200 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21210
Dear Dr. Ballesteros:
It is a joy to once again gather for the Fifth Annual Archdiocesan Celebration of the Feast of St.
Lawrence Ruiz and St. Peter Calungsod.
These first two Filipino saints have done more than give powerful witness to the rich and deep
Catholic faith and history of the Filipino people: as Catholic laymen who embraced the call and
grace of their baptism, they embody the missionary spirit of true Christian discipleship, setting an
example for us all.
We are grateful to you and all who serve in the Archdiocesan Filipino Council for the good work
that has been done over the past year to promote solidarity among our Filipino and FilipinoAmerican brothers and sisters, and to help serve their spiritual and pastoral needs. By nurturing and
strengthening the Catholic faith and culture of the Filipino community, you offer the faithful of the
Archdiocese a living example of a vibrant Catholic culture that reveals the unique beauty of the
Gospel.
Please be assured of our continued support and prayers.
Sincerely in Christ,
John W. Romanowsky, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Evangelization
Archdiocese of Baltimore
320 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

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Archdiocesan Filipino Council


Archdiocese of Baltimore
St. Louis Church
12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029

Website: www. filipino-council-aob.org


Email: Filipino_councilaob@yahoo.com

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

GREETINGS:
The theme for this years Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration is: Filipino Families are called to be Brave
Missionary Disciples. Today there is a concerted effort by our society to redefine what a Family
should be. Unfortunately this was validated by a recent decision by the Supreme Court. In a recent
article, Archbishop William Lori wrote, the vitality and mission of the local church is closely linked
to the formation and evangelization of families. It is vitally important as missionary disciples that
we demonstrate to our neighbors and to the younger generation the importance of the traditional family as the center of our strength and faith.
Along this line, this year the A.F.C. will organize Simbang Gabi celebration in various parishes
in the Archdiocese to remind us of our traditional spiritual preparation for Advent. This is intended as
a family affair hopefully to stress to our young the significance of the birth of our Saviour and to honor the Blessed Virgin Mother.
This year the A.F.C. created a new Working Team Faith Enrichment to be headed by J.V. Pica.
It has several purposes among which is to nurture and strengthen our faith hopefully to show to the
next generation the virtue of total commitment and permanent relationship of the traditional family as
prescribed by the Sacrament of Matrimony.
With this message, I am signing off as the Chairman of the A.F.C. for the past four years. More
than anything else, my experience as such deepened my faith. Thank you all for your support.
Mabalos!
YOURS IN CHRIST,
RUBEN F. BALLESTEROS
CHAIRMAN, A.F.C.

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Archdiocesan Filipino Council


Archdiocese of Baltimore
St. Louis Church
12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029

Message from Rev. Pete D. Literal


Chaplain of Archdiocesan Filipino Council
Associate Pastor of St. Louis Church Clarksville, MD
My Dear Friends:
Greetings and Congratulations!
We have come a long a way. We have come to this 5th Archdiocesan gathering of Filipino-American
families and organizations to honor San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod with so much energy and
enthusiasm to bring to life the faith, harmony, and devotion of Filipinos of the Archdiocese of Baltimore
(AOB).
The theme chosen for this years celebration, Filipino Families Are Called to Become Brave Missionary Disciples, is our collective response to the call of the Archbishop of Baltimore to bring awareness to
all Filipino families to become missionary disciples, so that the light of faith that we all profess will become brightly visible within and among us.
As we work on the goals of the Filipino Council of promoting solidarity among Filipino Catholic organizations (civic and religious) and fostering mutual support for pastoral agents with and among Filipinos in AOB, we can help each other succeed in our purpose of existence. We enhance our participation
to the call of missionary discipleship by holding faith enrichment offerings to form leaders and ministers
and by using popular devotions like Marian devotions, Archdiocesan Simbang Gabi as new tools of
evangelization and spiritual enrichment.
I thank and commend all of you for what you have accomplished and achieved in the past. My sincere
gratitude to the leadership of Dr. Ruben Ballesteros, M.D., and the officers of Archdiocesan Filipino
Council (AFC). Truly, I am indebted to all the leaders of Filipino organizations and representatives of
Philippine - American parish-based organizations in the AOB, for becoming the mission partners of the
AFC. I am particularly grateful to all working committees of AFC, the generous donors, and kind benefactors of this event. I pray that through the intercessions of San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod, Gods blessings to all of you will be a hundredfold!
Please welcome and support our newly discerned leaders of the Archdiocesan Filipino Council, under
the leadership of LTC. John Smith, Esq.. Their dedicated efforts will continue to carry out the mission of
AFC starting this year 2015 until the year 2018.
My friends, we are always blessed by God! He gives us good and benevolent people. Let us show
our Christian faith by our willingness to share our time, talents and treasures. Nothing can stop us to realize our vision and mission, because God, who is gracious and merciful, is always with us.
Be brave missionary disciples of Christ!
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Pete

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Archdiocesan Filipino Council


Archdiocese of Baltimore
St. Louis Church
12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029

Message, Chairman
5th Archdiocesan Filipino Saints Celebration
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As we commemorate the lives of our two great saints, San Lorenzo
Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod, I am reminded of how incredibly courageous these two humble men really were. When you read about how their
lives ended, and how much they loved the Lord, it just jumps out at you.
The Japanese torturers told San Lorenzo Ruiz: Deny your faith and we
will spare your life. To which he replied: I will never do it. I am a catholic
and happy to die for God. If I have a thousand lives to offer, I will offer them to God. He was
hung upside down with his head inside a well, and his temples slit open so his blood would slowly
drip out. He endured this horrible torture for seven days and died on September 29, 1637.
In 1672, San Pedro Calungsod, a fourteen year old sacristan and missionary to Guam,
preached Christianity and baptized infants, children and adults at the risk of persecution, torture
and murder. Despite the risks, he baptized the daughter of the village chieftain. The angry chieftain and his men attacked San Pedro, killing him with a spear to his chest and a machete blow to
the head.
The theme of this years celebration is: Filipino families are called to be brave missionary disciples. While we will never be faced with the circumstances of our two brave saints, we are
awestruck by their great love of God and their bravery in the face of imminent death on account of
their beliefs. So let us be brave as well. Let us be brave missionary disciples, strengthening our
faith and the faith of those around us by our love for each other, by our good example, by our prayers, and by asking others to be active participants in our faith and discipleship. Realize we are not
alone in this endeavor. The Lord is with us, and so are our two great saints. Also realize, the vibrant Filipino community in this Archdiocesan Filipino Council is with you too, leading the way.
We cannot just sit here and let life go by without doing anything. God has called upon us to
act. We must heed his call.
This event is a magnificent celebration of the love God has for us, and for the love for God and
for each other that the members of this Council and its mission partners have. I do not know the
numbers, but I estimate that well over 100 selfless devoted people contributed directly to the success of this event. I certainly cannot begin to thank you all here, but rest assured your hard work
and dedication is much appreciated. Its been an honor and a privilege to work with you wonderful
people. Many Thanks!!
Special thanks to Dr. Ruben Ballesteros, our Council Chair for the past four years. Ben, you
are a terrific person, and your advice and leadership has been outstanding. We would not be
where we are without you!!
We have been graced by the faith, inspiration, and dedicated leadership of Father Pete Literal.
Fr. Pete, how incredibly blessed we are to have you among us!!
May this event be a lasting inspiration which strengthens your faith.
San Lorenzo Ruiz, pray for us. San Pedro Calungsod, pray for us.
LTC John S. Smith, Esq.
Event Chair

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History of Archdiocesan Filipino Council


The Spark That Ignites the Filipino Solidarity:
Birth of the Archdiocesan Filipino Council (AFC)
Archdiocese of Baltimore (AOB)
The Filipinos are constantly grateful to the parishioners of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen for their
hospitality and for being the generous host of our various activities and the culminating Eucharist of the
celebration of the Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration (which started then as the San Lorenzo Ruiz Feast Day
which began in the year 2011). This religious event becomes a faith transformation experience for all of the
Filipinos in Maryland that energized them, to serve more the Lord with Joy in the Spirit!
Following this momentous celebration, through the initiatives of Fr. Pete Literal and Fr. John Hurley,
CSP (former Executive Director of the Department of Evangelization-AOB) and with the support of Msgr.
Bruce Jarboe. The first discernment meeting for the organization of the AFC AOB was convened on April
8,2012. After the discernment meeting representatives from various sectors and organizations met again on
June 1, 2012, to choose its leaders and sectoral representatives which eventually led to the launching of the
Archdiocesan Filipino Council (AFC) Archdiocese of Baltimore (AOB) with a mission slogan of Vibrant Faith,
Solidarity and Service. Dr. Ruben Ballesteros was unanimously chosen as it first president.
The vision of the AFC is...
The AFC is committed to serve the Filipino communities/ministries in the Archdiocese of Baltimore by
representing the Filipino Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. It will promote Filipino Catholic
values and active participation among Filipino families in the life of the local Church, under the guidance of the
Archdiocesan Department of Evangelization.
Responding to the call of the Church, the AFC will work towards the solidarity of all Filipino Catholic
organizations, developing a commitment of Filipino groups towards active participation in the Archdiocese,
and training Filipino leaders for the continuing work of the mission of the Church in the Archdiocese of
Baltimore.
Now in its 4th year of meaningful and fruitful existence, the AFC AOB continue to become the source of
strength and inspiration for the Filipinos in Maryland in witnessing to their faith in Gods love and providence.
The recent call for support for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), the AFC AOB through the
collaborative efforts of its Mission Partners, was able to send more then $10,000.00 financial aide which were
given to the Archdiocese of Palo, Tacloban City.
As we look back in the eyes of faith, each year as we celebrate the Filipino Saints Fiesta, we are being
led to new challenges as we grow deeper in our understanding and commitment in the mission of
evangelization in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. This year in solidarity with the Filipinos worldwide we are
called to ... TO CHOOSE TO BE BRAVE and SEND FORTH AS HEROES OF FAITH!
Mabuhay ang Filipino! Bangon Filipinas!

Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration


Every Last Sunday of September the Filipinos and Fil-Americans gather as one faith community to celebrate and
remember the unwavering faith of our fellow Filipino faithful San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod who remain
steadfast in their belief and love for Jesus as they proclaim His message of hope, love and peace in foreign land! The
combined celebration of the martyrdom of San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod has then been known as the
Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration. This great event starts with a Triduum (3-night) of prayers, songs and reflections on the
lives of San Lorenzo and San Pedro Calungsod and ends with a grand Liturgical Celebration at the Cathedral of Mary Our
Queen. The Cathedral is always jam-packed with more than a thousand Filipinos coming from the Archdiocese of
Baltimore and nearby states.
Our theme this year is: Filipino Family Called to be Bold Missionary Disciples. First we are asked to focus on
reasons for a renewed missionary impulse to become missionary disciples as called by God and now renewed and
inspired by Pope Francis. Gods love motivated our first Filipino saints to engage in the work of the church - to proclaim
the good news in the world. We become missionary disciples when we allow ourselves to be moved by the love of
Jesus. It is the love of Jesus that empowers us to joyfully love God and our neighbors. It is the love of Jesus that
consumed San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod to give their lives in an ever greater love for Him.
Secondly, we become missionary disciples when we are willing to cross over the other side of life, where God is
leading us to. San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod crossed over their fears and doubts and embraced the special
calling to give witness to Christs saving powerful love.
Third, we become missionary disciples when we yield to the word of God and allow the Holy Spirit to move in us
and through us. With the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, our passion for the Lord will lead us to take the right
path, to stand for the truth, and live our lives powerfully, as the one that God sends driven by His mission.

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Archdiocesan Filipino Council


Organizational Structure
2011 - 2015

Fr. Pete Literal


Chaplain

Dr. John Romanowsky

Romy Vargas
Secretary

Toni Grandea
Action Team
Social Action

Edna Gan

Cluster Representative
North Baltimore Parishes

Rogie Legaspi

Cluster Representative
Civic / Cultural

Ruben Ballesteros

Archbishops Liaison
to AFC-AOB

Dolly Puno

Action Team
Liturgy & Devotion

Rene Quizon

Cluster Representative
Religious

Chair Person

Vice Chair Person

Javier Pica

Helen Sadorra

Myrna Ortega

Jojo Inola

Fatima De Castro

Action Team
Development

Action Team
Secretariat

Agnes Nepomuceno
Cluster Representative
Religious

Carmen Sotto

Cluster Representative
South Baltimore Parishes

JR Manalad

Luis Florendo

Lina Neurick

Cluster Representative
Civic / Cultural

Cluster Representative
Youth /Young Adult

Noel Garcia

Cluster Representative
Religious

Cluster Representative
Civic / Cultural

Noel Rendor

Cluster Representative
Youth /Young Adult

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Finance Officer

Action Team
Secretariat

Elvie Dureza

Cluster Representative
Baltimore City Parishes

John Smith

Cluster Representative
Civic / Cultural

Yvette Rendor

Cluster Representative
Youth /Young Adult

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Mission Partners of Archdiocesan Filipino Council


RELIGIOUS CLUSTER
ALLIANCE OF THE TWO HEARTS
AMAZING GRACE PRAYER GROUP
AFCCPC, JOY IN THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD
BUKAS LOOB SA DIYOS - CAMDEN
BUKAS LOOB SA DIYOS - DC CLASS ME 9
BUKAS LOOB SA DIYOS COMMUNITY, WASH. DC
CFC FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY LIFE
COUPLES FOR CHRIST GLOBAL, INC.
HOLY FAMILY GROUP
I CARE APOSTOLATE HEALING MINISTRY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, STO NINO COUNCIL # 9462
PILGRIMAGE OF TWO HEARTS PRAYER GROUP/
FATIMA APOSTOLATE OF MT. HOLLY, NJ
CIVICCULTURAL CLUSTER
ALPHA PHI OMEGA, DC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
ASSOCIATION OF PHILIPPINE PHYSICIANS IN MARYLAND
THE BAYANIHAN, FIL-AM ALLIANCE OF MARYLAND
FIL-AM ASSOCIATION OF AA COUNTY
FIL-AM ASSOCIATION OF UPPER CHESAPEAKE
FIRST ACT, INC.
FIL-AM ASSOCIATION OF BETHESDA
FILIPINO EDUCATORS OF MARYLAND
FILIPINO CULTURAL ASSOCIATION AT TOWSON UNIV
FILIPINO CULTURAL ASSOCIATION AT UMCP
FOUNDATION FOR AID TO THE PHILIPPINES, INC.
KATIPUNAN, FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
OF MARYLAND, INC.
MABUHAY, INC.
MIGRANT HERITAGE COMMISSION
MINDORENOS OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
PHILIPPINE NURSES ASSOCIATION
SANBAYAN, INC.
TAA FOUNDATION, INC.
THE ILOKANO KAMI ASSOCIATION
PARISH LIAISON
CATHEDRAL OF MARY OUR QUEEN FIL-AM COMMUNITY
CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
FIL-AM COMMUNITY, TOWSON
FIL-AM COMMUNITY OF ST. GABRIEL AT WINDSOR MILL
FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF ST. JUDE, ROCKVILLE
FILIPINO MINISTRY AT THE SHRINE OF THE SACRED HEART
FILIPINO MINISTRY AT ST. MARGARETCHURCH, BELAIR
SACRED HEART OF GLYNDON FIL-AM GROUP
ST. ANTHONY DE PADUA FIL-AM GROUP, BALTIMORE
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
FIL-AM COMMUNITY, COCKEYSVILLE
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST FIL-AM COMMUNITY,
SEVERNA PARK
ST. JOSEPH FILIPINO COMMUNITY, FULLERTON
ST. JUDE SHRINE FILIPINO SPIRITUAL GROUP, BALTIMORE
ST. LOUIS CHURCH FILIPINO GROUP, CLARKSVILLE
ST. MARY OF THE MILLS FILIPINO COMMUNITY, LAUREL
ST. RAPHAEL CHURCH (POTOMAC) FILIPINO CHARISMATIC GRP

Ms. Lita de Lara, Group Leader


Mr. Virgilio Verzosa, Group Contact
Mrs. Carmen Sotto, Head Servant
Mr. and Mrs. Les Angelia
Mr. and Mrs. Juancho and Midgie Cajayon
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse de Leon
Mr. Noel Garcia, Group Leader
Mr. Romy Vargas, Group Leader
Mr. Gabriel and Mrs. Herminia Mendoza, Group Contact
Ms. Lita Dialino
Mr. Modesto Carbon, Jr., Grand Knight
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Sumanga
Ms. Beth A. Wong
Dr. Zenaida Bengson, President
Mr. John Smith, President
Mrs. Norma Nicolas, President
Ms. Maria Ramos, President
Mr. Bob Guanzon, President
Mr. Neil Vincent Edera, President
Mr. Rogie Legaspi, President
Mr. Marvin (MJ) Cabotaje, President
Mr. Joel Vasquez, President
Dr. Marieta Caragay, President
Mrs. Emma Real, President
Ms. Liezl Argente
Ms. Grace Valera, Co-Executive Director
Mr. Nestor Villanueva
Ms. Lovella Eugenio, President
Ms. Lina Neurick, Executive Director
Mr. Tony Naval, Group Contact
Mr. Jimmy Cascolan

Mrs. Elvie Dureza, Group Coordinator


Mrs. Charito Sysantos, Group Coordinator
Ms. Angela Seely, Group Leader
Mr. Pete Bustamante, Chairman
Mrs. Tita Siozon, Group Leader
Mr. Rene Cuizon, Group Contact
Mrs. Flor Pantalunan, Group Contact
Mrs. Edna Gan, Group Contact
Mrs. Agnes Nepomuceno, Group Contact
Mrs. Siony Placiente, Group Leader
Ms. Dolly Puno, Group Leader
Mr. Danny Gortayo, Group Contact
Deacon Perfecto Santiago, Group Contact
Mr. Victor Arias

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We are praying that many Filipino youth and adults


may follow Gods call
ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE FILIPINO PRIESTS

Rev. Jan Jumamoy

Rev. Roque Lim

Rev. Pete Literal

Rev. Renato Lopez, S.S.

Assisting St. Marys


Church - Govans and
Cathedral of Mary
Our Queen

Chaplain of
Upper Chesapeake
Medical Center

Associate Pastor of
St. Louis Church Clarksville

Professor at
St. Mary Seminary
Baltimore

Rev. Jose Opalda

Rev. Jordan Orbe, SJ

Rev. Leo Patalinghug

Rev. James Sorra

Associate Pastor
St. John Parish,
Westminster

Loyola University
Maryland

Grace Before Meals


Ministry

Archdiocese of Baltimore
Vocation Director

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Greetings to
Archdiocesan Filipino
Council and all the
Filipino Communities in
Archdiocese of Baltimore

St Alphonsus Rodriguez Parish


10800 Old Court Rd, Woodstock, MD 21163
Phone: (410) 461-5267 Fax: (410) 750-7286
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~ The Shrine of the Sacred Heart ~


Congratulates
~ The Archdiocesan Filipino Council on the Feast of the Filipino Saints ~
Join us for our Simbang Gabi and Sinulog Masses
and the Celebrations of
Santo Nino and Flores de Mayo
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday - 5:00 PM
Sunday - 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM
Weekday Masses at 12 Noon
5800 Smith Avenue, Mount Washington, Maryland 21209
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Wishing all the Blessings to All Filipinos


In Archdiocese of Baltimore!

Best Wishes to the 5th Annual Archdiocesan Filipino Fiesta


The Catholic Church of Glen Burnie (Iglesia Catlica de Glen Burnie)
At the Parishes of:

Crucifixion:

100 Scott Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD 21060

Weekend Mass Schedule


Saturday 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Good Shepherd:

1451 Furnace Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD 21060

Weekend Mass Schedule


Saturday, 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10:15 a.m.

Holy Trinity: 7436 BaltimoreAnnapolis Blvd. Glen Burnie, MD 21060

Weekend Mass Schedule


Saturday, 5:00 p.m. / Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 6:00 p.m. Misa en Espaol
Weekeday Masses: Monday Friday 6:30 a.m.* & 8:30 a.m.
Miercoles: 7:00 p.m. Misa en Espaol
*6:30 a.m. Mass not held on Holidays

Monsignor Slade Auditorium: 120 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061


Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Misa en Espaol and 10:30 a.m. Youth Mass

The Catholic Church of Glen Burnie Parish Office


Centro Parroquial
126 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
www.cc-gb.org 410-766-5070

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A R C H D I O C ES A N FI ES TA
C EL EB R ATIO N F O R
SA N LO R EN Z O R U IZ &
SA N PE D R O C A LU N G S O D

CONGRATULATIONS
ARCHDIOCESAN FILIPINO
COUNCIL
A R C H D I O C E S E O F B A LT I M O R E

FROM

BUKAS LOOB SA DIYOS


DIOCESE OF CAMDEN
CHERRY HILL, NJ

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Greetings from BLD Washington


Bukas Loob Sa Diyos (Open In Spirit to God)
Covenant Community
Serving the Washington, DC Area
http://www.bldwashington.com

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart:


I will declare all your wondrous deeds.
I will delight and rejoice in you:
I will sing hymns to your name, Most high.
- Psalm 9:2-3
Be free, yet without using freedom
as a pretext for evil,
but as slaves of God. Give honor to all,
love the community, fear God, honor the king.
- 1Peter 2:9-11, 16-18

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GREETINGS FROM THE


FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, FULLERTON
We are celebrating our annual
TO JESUS THROUGH MARY with a mass
Followed by a procession
On Saturday, October 24 at 4:30 pm
At St. Joseph Church
8420 Belair Rd., Baltimore, MD
ALL ARE WELCOME! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!
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Together with all the Filipinos in


Baltimore and their Families ,
we join everyone in prayers and
celebration to the 5th Annual
Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration
From

St. Jude Filipino


Spiritual Group

Greetings from the Berman Family


MARY BERMAN
VICE PRESIDENT
GRAPHICS 3 GROUP . COM
PHONE : 410-789-7007 / 800-783-1799
FAX: 410-391-351 WWW.G3GROUP.COM
7012 GOLDEN RING RD, BALTIMORE , MD 21237

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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE ARCHDIOCESAN FILIPINO COUNCIL
ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE
ON ITS 5TH ARCHDIOCESAN FIESTA CELEBRATION

SANTO NINO COUNCIL NO. 9462


KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
OFFICERS FOR THE FRATERNAL YEAR 2015-2016
CHAPLAIN

REV. FR. LEO PATALINGHUG

ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN

REV. FR. PETE LITERAL

GRAND KNIGHT

MODESTO M. CARBON, JR.

DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT

NESTOR UGALINO , PGK

CHANCELLOR

D GEE ABAD

WARDEN

JESUS LIMBO

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

ADOLFO VELASQUEZ

TREASURER

HECTOR VELOSO , PGK

ADVOCATE

RUBEN BALLESTEROS , PGK

RECORDER

RODOLFO APARENTADO , PGK, PFN

LECTURER

NESTOR SABUNDAYO , PGK

INSIDE GUARD

MODESTO CARBON III

OUTSIDE GUARD

VIRGILIO PACAYO

ONE YEAR TRUSTEE

EDUARDO DE LARA , PGK

TWO YEAR TRUSTEE

ERNESTO RIVERA , PGK

THREE TRUSTEE

VIRGILIO VERZOSA , IPGK

September 20, 2015 - Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

5th Archdiocesan Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration

Along with its Family Ministries


Congratulate
The Archdiocesan Filipino Council
of the Archdiocese of Baltimore
in the solemn celebration of the 5th Two-Filipino Saints,
San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod
Celebrating our Vibrant Faith, Solidarity and Service
As epitomized by the faith-life service of
the two Filipino saints in their spiritual journey and missions.
Filipino Families are called to be Brave Missionary Disciples

CFC GLOBAL invites you to JOIN the On-going STRATEGIC CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM (CLP)
for couples, single men and women, widows & widowers,
divorced men and women, single mothers or fathers.
Venue: Holy Family Parish School Building, Room#7
9531 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133
Inclusive Dates/Time: Saturdays beginning Sept.12 thru Oct.214, 2015 @ 1:00-4:00pm
Refreshments will be served at each session.
For more details please email : aguirre_ sharonlee@yahoo.com
Or call: Romy & Emma Tanseco 443-570-9853; Rene & Rezie Cuizon 410-241-5487;
Bert & Rose Bartolome 410-719-1469; Gerald & Sharon Aguirre 443-722-4094
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Fr. Pete Literal


Chaplain

Archdiocesan Filipino Council


Organizational Structure
2015 - 2018

Dr. John Romanowsky

Fatima De Castro
Secretary -Recording

Luis Florendo
Action Team
Social Outreach

Siony Placiente

Cluster Representative
Parish

Rogie Legaspi

Cluster Representative
Civic / Cultural

John Smith

Archbishops Liaison
to AFC-AOB

Chair Person

Tita Siozon

Rene Quizon

Cluster Representative
Religious

Action Team
Development

Cluster Representative
Parish

JR Manalad

Cluster Representative
Youth /Young Adult

Javier Pica

Ethan Gomez

Action Team
Faith Enrichment

Modesto Carbon, Jr.


Cluster Representative
Religious

Charito Sysantos

Helen Sadorra

Vice Chair Person

Myrna Ortega

Action Team
Liturgy & Devotion

Agnes Nepomuceno

Carmen Sotto

Cluster Representative
Religious

Marieta Caragay

Cluster Representative
Civic / Cultural

Noel Garcia

Cluster Representative
Youth /Young Adult

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Finance Officer

Action Team
Web & IT Management

Zeny Bengzon

Cluster Representative
Parish

Norma Nicolas

Cluster Representative
Civic / Cultural

Allan Deiparine

Cluster Representative
Youth /Young Adult

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Greetings from

Ruben and Aida Ballesteros

Makati - 2014

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Congratulations Archdiocesan Filipino Council


From: Dr. Ric Flores & Dr. Myrna Ortega

Greetings to Archdiocesan Filipino Council and All


Filipino Communities in the Archdiocese of Baltimore

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Nepomuceno Family
The Nepomuceno family greets the Filipino Council of Archdiocese of Baltimore.
We are so blessed to be part of this community.

Greetings from the De Castro Family


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Greetings to the
Archdiocesan Filipino Council
and All Filipino Communities
in Baltimore
From:
Jo Cabacar
& Family

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Congratulations to the AFC on


its 5th Archdiocesan Fiesta
Celebration honoring San
Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro
Calungsod.
As we anticipate the fraternal
blessing of Pope Francis, may
the World Meeting of Families
be a resounding success and all
Filipino families be bountifully
Blessed with peace in our
hearts, peace in our homes and
peace in the world!
MABUHAY!
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Best Wishes to the

Archdiocesan Filipino Council


Archdiocese of Baltimore
On its 5th Filipino Saints Celebration
September 20, 2015

Ronnie Baino
Joe & Beth Cartera
Bebot Dellacqua
Leony Dunne
Bien & Flor Dinglas
Ding & Sionie Geronimo
Volet Helm
Rey & Lynne Meneses
Raffy & Norma Nicolas
Ching Olazo
Nita Villanueva
Michael & Tita Kenney
May all of us receive the
Wondrous gifts of Gods Blessings
Through the intercession of

San Lorenzo Ruiz & San Pedro Calungsod


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Caridad A. Dela Cruz


Office Manager
Doctors:

Ben Oteyza, M.D.


Virginia Mercado, M.D.
Gloria Domingo, M.D.
Arturo Pidlaoan, M.D..
Perfecto Valarao, M.D.
Lawrence Honick, M.D.
Dr. Bobber (Podiatry)
Mariflor Jamora, M.D.

Congratulations and More Blessings to all the


Filipino Families in Baltimore!
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Congratulations and
Best Wishes to
Fr. Pete Literal
& Officers of AFC
From:

Lucy

CARAGAY
FAMILY

Oliver

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Congratulations AFC
from

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Greetings from

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Phone:
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Fax:
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THANK YOU!!!
I wish to express my personal thanks to all Officers of
Executive Committee, Action Team Coordinators, and
Sectoral Representatives , who led and dedicated their
time and gifts for the mission of the Archdiocesan Filipino
Council from the foundation to the present time. I welcome
the new set of officers who will serve after the fiesta until
2018.
Secondly , I thank you, all the mission partner organizations, who support the work of the Filipino Council.
Your services are very much appreciated.
- Fr. Pete
We help each one succeed

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Chair Person
Co-Chairperson
Treasurer:
Secretary
Secretariat

Dr. Ruben Ballesteros, M.D.


Dr. Javier Pica
Mrs. Helen Sadorra
Mr. Romy Vargas
Mrs. Fatima De Castro

Religious Sector Representatives


Mr. Rene Cuizon, Mrs. Agnes D. Nepomuceno, Mr. Noel Garcia

Parishes-Based Representatives
Mrs. Edna Gan, Mrs. Carmen Sotto, Mrs. Elvie Dureza

Civic/Cultural Sector Representatives


Mr. Rogie Legaspi, LTC. John Smith, Esq, Ms. Lina Neurick

Youth/Young Adult Sector Representatives


Mr. Noel Rendor, Mr. JR Manalad

ACTION TEAM COORDINATORS


Liturgical Coordinator:
Development Officer:
Secretariat:
Outreach:

Ms. Dolly Puno


Dr. Myrna Ortega
Mr. Jojo Inola (Deceased)
Dr. Toni Grandea

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Sincerest gratitude from the Souvenir Program Committee to the contributors of the
souvenir program , for the advertisers from various Churches, Civic and Religious
organizations, Benefactors ($500 - up), Sponsors ($300 - $499), Patrons ($200 $299), Donors ($100 -$199), Friends (< $100),
Personal and Special donors for food and flowers.
THANK YOU!
May God, through the intercession of
San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod, bless us all.
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BENEFACTOR
St. Louis Catholic Church, Clarksville
PATRONS
Ms. Rosemary G. Barkley
Drs. Edilberto & Diadema Beltran
Dr. Juan & Mrs. Edna Gan
Fr. Pete Literal

DONORS
Anonymous Donor
Amazing Grace Prayer Group
Dr. and Mrs. Artemio and Antonia Arciaga
Drs. Juan and Teresita Beltran
Drs. Ludovico & Zenaida Bengson
Dr. Artemio & Mrs. Antonia Cuevas
Dr. and Mrs. Jacinto and Dorothy de Borja
Miss Ilona Diaz
Fil-Am of Anne Arundel County
Mr. and Mrs. Sergio and Evelyn Fonacier
Drs. Marcos and Rosalia Galicia
In Memoriam of Dr. Virginia Mercado
Katipunan, Filipino-American Association of MD
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond and Yolanda Kunz
Dr. and Mrs. Adelmo and Zenaida Marana
Mr. & Mrs Rafael & Norma Nicolas
Drs. Rolando and Aurora Perez
Dr. and Mrs. Arturo and Trish Pidlaoan
Drs. Jaime and Myrna Punzalan
Mr. and Mrs. Lauro and Cecile Rochino
Mr. and Mrs. Tony and Helen Sadorra
LTC and Mrs. John and Lourdes Smith
Dr. Socorro and Mr. Antonio Sorra
Mr. and Mrs. John and Catherine Stefano
The Ilokano Kami Association (TIKA)
Ms. Jane Tolentino

FRIENDS
Ms. Brenda Aguilar
Mr. Andres & Dr. Remedios Baltazar
Mr. and Mrs. Carl and Nelfa Bathon
Mr. Bien Dinglas & Mrs. Flor Pantalunan-Dinglas
Ms. Celia Geraghty
Ms. Corazon Gordon
Dr. Iluminada Ilaw
Ms. Amay Jugasan
Ms. Zenaida Luna
Mr. & Mrs. Flynn and Shiryl Maglangit
Mr. Honesto Ocampo
Mr. Christopher Perez
Mr. and Mrs. Ramon and Concepcion Placiente
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Quedit
Ms. Marcela Quinones
Mr. Augusto and Dr. Ely Quizon
Ms. Natividad Ramos
Mr. & Mrs. June and Vangie Saldivar
Ms. Angela Seely
Drs. Marty and Maria Slodzinski
Mr. Mariano Sto. Domingo
Ms. Carlotta Sumbilla

SPECIAL DONORS
AFCCPC Joy in the Spirit (Lechon)
Drs. Ben and Dorothy Bandong (Lechon)
Mary Berman (Printing of Mass Guide)
Dr. Renan and Mrs. Elvie Dureza (Carossa Flower Dcor)
The Dominguez Family - AnnieJosieMonchingReyVeenah (Lechon-Reception)
Dr. Juan and Mrs. Edna Gan (Carossa Flower Dcor)
Dr. Renato FloresDr. Myrna OrtegaMs. Laura Jacobsen Gill (Lechon)
Mr. & Mrs. Javier and Suzette Pica Mr. & Mrs Tony & Helen Sadorra (Lechon)
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San Lorenzo Ruiz


c.1600 - 1637

Husband, Father & Martyr


On September 29, 1637, San Lorenzo Ruiz professed his faith by martyrdom.
He was beatified by Pope John Paul II in Manila and later canonized on October 28,
1987. San Lorenzo Ruiz holds the distinction of being the first person beatified
outside the Vatican. He also holds the honor of being the first Filipino Saint, the
"most improbable of saints," as Pope John Paul II described him during the
canonization ceremony. Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint, was the kind of man
who could die for God and religion a thousand times if he had to. Lorenzo Ruiz was
a layman who worked as a calligrapher for the Dominican parish of Binondo,
Manila. As an "escriba," he was exceptionally gifted, and the Dominican friars relied
on him to transcribe baptismal, confirmation and marriage documents into the church's official books. He was also an
active member of the Marian confraternity, a man the Dominicans described as someone "they could trust."
The son of a Chinese father and Tagala mother who lived in the Parian district outside the city walls of Manila, Lorenzo Ruiz married a Tagala like his mother and had three children -- two sons and a daughter -- whose descendants are currently residents of the same area where the original Ruiz family lived. In 1636, Ruiz was implicated
in a murder. He sought help from his Dominican superiors who believed in his innocence. In order to escape what
they believed would have been an unjust prosecution for their protege, the Spanish friars immediately sent Ruiz on a
missionary expedition outside of the Philippines. Initially, Ruiz thought he was being sent to Taiwan, where he believed his Chinese roots would enable him to start a new life. Little did he know that he and the missionary expedition
led by Fray Domingo Ibanez was actually headed for Nagasaki, Japan, where feudalism was fanning the flames of
Christian persecution. Lorenzo Ruiz was headed straight into the arms of death.
He was arrested almost immediately upon his arrival in Japan in 1636, and subjected to torture by his Japanese captors for more than a year. Tied upside down by his feet and dropped into a well where sharp stakes lined the
bottom, his torturers would stop just before he would be impaled, and thereupon try to convince him to renounce his
faith.
"Deny your faith and we will spare your life," his persecutors said.
To which Lorenzo Ruiz answered, "I will never do it. I am a Catholic and happy to die for God. If I have a
thousand lives to offer, I will offer them to God."
Existing documents attest that the Japanese promised him a safe trip back home where he could be reunited
with his loved ones, but Ruiz staunchly chose to remain faithful to his religion.
On September 22, 1637, Ruiz, Fray Domingo and their 14 companions were led up a hill overlooking the bay
of Nagasaki. There they were hung upside down with their heads inside the well. Their temples were slit open to let
blood drip slowly until they died either from loss of blood or asphyxiation. Many died after several days. Ruiz died
last, on September 29, 1637.
"The Lord gives us saints at the right time and God waited 350 years to give us this saint," the Holy Father
then said. "It is the heroism which he demonstrated as a lay witness to the faith... which is very important in today's
world. The witness of San Lorenzo is the testimony we need of courage without measure to show us that it is possible. Faith and life for Lorenzo was synonymous and inseparable. Life without faith would have been without value...he proved that sanctity and heroism are there for anybody and the final victory is made to size for each one of
us."

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San Pedro Calungsod


c.1655 - 1672

Martyr of the Youth

His Life
San Pedro Calungsod (spelled Calonsor in Spanish records) was born ca. 1655. Historical records
never mentioned his exact place of origin and merely identified him as Bisaya. Historical research,
however, identifies Cebu as his birthplace. San Pedro Calungsod, then around 14, was among the
exemplary young catechists chosen to accompany the Jesuits in their mission to the Ladrones Islands
(Islas de los Ladrones or Isles of Thieves). In 1668, Calungsod travelled with Spanish Jesuit mis
sionaries to these islands, renamed the Marianas Islands (Las Islas de Mariana). Calungsod and San
Vitores went to Guam to catechize the native Chamorros. While in Guam, Calungsod preached
Christianity to the Chamorro people through catechism, while baptizing infants, children and adults at
the risk and expense of being persecuted and eventually murdered. Through Calungsod and San
Viores' missionary efforts, many native Chamorros converted to Roman Catholicism.
Martyrdom
A Chinese named Choco, a criminal from Manila who was exiled in Guam began spreading rumors that the baptismal water used by missionaries was poisonous. As some sickly Chamorro infants who were baptized eventually died, many believed the story and held the
missionaries responsible. Choco was readily supported by the macanjas (medicine men) and the urritaos (young males) who despised
the missionaries.
When the Village chief, Mata'pang, learned of his daughter's baptism, he became even more furious. He violently hurled spears first at
Pedro, who was able to dodge the spears. Witnesses claim that Calungsod could have escaped the attack, but did not want to leave San
Vitores alone. Those who knew Calungsod personally meanwhile believed that he could have defeated the aggressors with weapons;
San Vitores however banned his companions to carry arms. Calungsod was hit in the chest by a spear and he fell to the ground, then
another villager, Hirao, immediately charged towards him and finished him off with machete blow to the head. San Vitores absolved
Calungsod before he too was killed.
Mata'pang took San Vitores' crucifix and pounded it with a stone while blaspheming God. Both assassins then denuded the corpses of
Calungsod and San Vitores, tied large stones to their feet, brought them out to the sea on their proas and threw them into the water. The
Catholic Church considers Calungsods martyrdom as committed In Odium Fidei (In Hatred of the Faith), referring to the religious persecution endured by the person in evangelization
Saint Pedro Calungsod, a sacristan and a missionary catechist, who along with Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores, suffered religious
persecution and martyrdom in Guam for their missionary work in 1672.
Beatification and Canonization
A month after the martyrdom of San Vitores and Calungsod, a process for beatification was initiated but only for San Vitores. Political
and religious turmoil, however, delayed and halted the process. When they were preparing for its 20th anniversary as a diocese in 1981,
the 1673 beatification cause of Padre Diego Lus de San Vitores was rediscovered in old manuscripts and revived until San Vitores was
finally beatified on 6 October 1985. This gave recognition to Calungsod, paving the way for his own beatification.
In 1980, then-Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal asked permission to initiate the beatification and canonization cause of Pedro
Calungsod. In March 1997, the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved the acta of the diocesan beatification process.
The positio, which relied heavily on the documentation of San Vitores' beatification, was completed in 1999.
Calungsod was formally beatified on 5 March 2000 by Blessed Pope John Paul II. San Pedro Calungsod was officially canonized by Pope
Benedict XVI at Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on 21 October 2012.

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The JOY IN THE SPIRIT

OF THE LORD
PRAYER COMMUNITY

Joins the Archdiocesan Filipino Council


in Celebrating the Feast of our 2 Saints
San Lorenzo Ruiz and
San Pedro Calungsod
PRAYER TO SAN LORENZO RUIZ AND SAN PEDRO CALUNGSOD
Our Father in heaven, Faithful and Compassionate God,
we praise and thank You for blessing the Philippines and her people with two martyrs, who have been
courageous witnesses of faith, especially in times of persecution and adversities.
As San Lorenzo Ruiz exemplifies to the fruit of embracing Your love which conquers fear and emboldens
people to proclaim readiness to die a thousand times for the faith in Jesus, we now pray to You through his
intercession that You strengthen our faith so that we may not waver in the midst of terrible suffering and pains.
Help us to anchor our last breath in the comforting and healing care of Jesus.
In the dynamism and passion to spread Your word even beyond personal comforts and geographical
boundaries, San Pedro Calungsod has found his calling and
martyrdom. Please grant all Your people the
same ardent desire of San Pedro
Calungsod to share Your word wherever you send us as a catechist or a
religious teacher. Challenge us all, especially our youth, to embrace You among Your people. Show us the
value of deep friendship with Your people as we boldly offer our life to friends in danger and profess our great
love to Jesus, who is faithful to us unto death.
We seek the intercession of San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod that we may keep the fire of faith
burning in our hearts so that we may follow their examples as Your disciples, who live a life totally immersed in
Your unconditional love and steadfast faith as we give witness to You.
Through the intercession of San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod, we pray that the situations and
needs of our lives may be blessed bountifully with faith, hope, and divine provisions, including: (pause briefly as
you pray silently for your personal needs). Please grant us the Holy Spirit that we may take the risk, unafraid to
testify to Your great love and become partners in the evangelization mission of the church, and serving You
with great fervor, commitment, and joy in the Spirit.
San Lorenzo Ruiz:
San Pedro Calungsod:
Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary:
We ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

Pray for us.


Pray for us.
Lead us to your Son.
Amen.

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