FOUNDATION OF OUTSTANDING MAPUANS, INC. FOMIeNEWS Volume No. 1, Issue No. 9 September 15, 2016 FOMI Pilgrimages to Shrines of Saint Padre Pio in Sto. Tomas, and Kamay ni Hesus in Lucban,

“Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry” – This admo- “To God be the glory!” – Strength came from the nition greets thousands of daily pilgrims at the Lord Jesus for the FOMI pilgrims who walked National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio in Sto. Tomas, 305 steps to the summit of “Kamay ni Hesus” Batangas. Fifteen FOMI members and their hill shrine in Lucban, Quezon. FOMI President spouses felt the presence of the Lord Jesus and Doming Lagman and Ladies Circle Chairperson prayed for the intercession of St. Padre Pio at the Annette Lagman led the able-bodied pilgrims main church of the shrine. from the Foundation.

Warm Welcome – FOMI Trustees, Advisers, and their spouses enjoy fresh coconut juice as drinks and a sumptuous meal as lunch during a two hour fellow- ship hosted by Trustee Mercy and her spouse Bob at their charming farmhouse in , .

Farm Tour – Trustee Mercy Corrales and spouse Bob graciously lead a quick tour of their two-hectare farm that includes a grotto of Blessed Virgin Mary, fruitbearing trees, flowering plants, organic vegetables, and even colorful butterflies and free-range chicken.

Editor’s Note: Comments and suggestions are welcome. – Don Pile (FOMIeNEWS Editor; email: [email protected]); Doming Lagman, FOMI President, email: [email protected]