A PUBLICATION OF THE HYEHWADONG FILIPINO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN ARCHDIOCESE

Volume 17 Issue 04 APRIL 2012

By: Ely Torres Hesukristo at Michael Panlilio na ng pagsasadula ng gumanap namang Pilato. A pagkakapako sa Krus at Ang Senakulo ay tradisyonal na pagkamatay ng ating Panginoong pagsasadula ng mga pangyayari Hesukristo, o ang tinatawag na hinggil sa mga dinanas ni Senakulo ay muling isinagawa sa Hesukristo bago at pagkaraang Hyehwadong noong unang araw ipako siya sa krus. Hango ang ng Abril sa taong kasalukuyan. nasabing tradisyon sa Bibliya at Ang mga volunteers ng Taerim iba pang tekstong apokripa. Filipino Community at Kadalasang ginaganap ito sa Hyehwadong ay nagtulong-tulong lansangan o kaya'y sa bakuran upang maisagawa ito sa ng simbahan, subalit sa pamamagitan ng awit. Ang mga Hyehwadong, ito ay isinasagawa nagsiganap ay pinangunahan sa loob ng simbahan bilang nina Mike Olaso bilang pagbasa ng Ebanghelyo sa Banal na Misa. What’s Inside … Dying To Gain a New Life (An Easter Message of the MSP Father Moderator) ······ 3 to expand poverty alleviation scheme ··········································· 3 La comedia ····································· 3 Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (MOGEF) signed an MOU with Philippines Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) ······························· 4 Pinay is first immigrant on Korea’s National Assembly ···························· 4 Franchising: Best Way for OFWs to His Excellency Vice President Jejomar Binay with Fr. Alvin Parantar, MSP and Consul Start a Business ································ 5 General Silvia Marasigan. How to Start a Franchise Business: Five-Step Guide That Will Teach You ···· 5 By: Ma. Teresa D. Solis the Philippines and the officials of Philippine HFCC Volunteers’ Basketball Embassy in Seoul. After the mass, he had the Tournament opens ···························· 5 he Honorable Vice President of the Phil- chance to deliver his message to the churchgo- Likhaan ········································· 6 T ippines Jejomar C. Binay visited South ers. He encouraged everyone to be a law abid- Winning in a Battle ··························· 7 Korea last March 2012. He attended the Nu- ing citizen and trust God for whatever happens The Lamb's Supper: The Bible and the clear Security Summit as the representative of in this country. The community had the oppor- President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III. The Mass ············································· 8 tunity to take pictures with the Vice President. Mga Gintong Aral ni EL SHADDAI summit aims to discuss safety and security issues related to the use of nuclear materials. It He went directly to the Philippine Embassy (When Things Get Touch) ······················ 9 Roman Missal Changes ····················· 10 was held on Mar 26 ~ 27, 2012 together with to attend the forum with the Filipino Commu- Daerim Community Celebrating 20th the other world leaders. nity Leaders. The program had the consular and labor updates and some issues regarding OFWs Anniversary ··································· 11 VP Binay arrived in Korea earlier than the Daerim Community… Lenten were discussed. There was a short video pres- day of the summit to meet Filipino migrants. entation of the "History of Filipinos in South Recollection ··································· 11 He first visited Hyehwadong Community last Ulat Komunidad ······························ 12 Korea". Part of the program also was the March 25, 2012. HFCC volunteers showed awarding of certificates by the Vice President Announcements ······························ 13 their warm welcome to the Vice President when Frequently Called Numbers ··············· 14 assisted by Ambassador Luiz T. Cruz. After the he arrived at St Benedict's Parish Church. He forum, community leaders had dinner with him Daily Mass Readings (ORDO) ············· 14 attended the Holy mass with his wife and and also a photo opportunity. Birthday Greetings ·························· 14 daughter, together with the other delegates from

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AFP News he Philippines plans to expand a T landmark poverty alleviation scheme that provides cash aid to the country's poorest households to benefit nearly five million families, an official said Tuesday. Three million households currently benefit from the Conditional Cash Transfer programme, which provides monetary assistance to families under a number of conditions including that they keep their children in school. "We plan to continue to expand the programme until all 4.8 million families in the (poorest 20 percent of the population) are covered," Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima said. The programme is seen as a key priority for President Benigno Aquino who has proposed to set aside 34.4 billion pesos ($800 million) for the project in the government's 2012 budget. The government office managing the cash An Easter Message of the MSP that small needle could cause. Likewise, a transfer programme said it hopes to cover all 4.8 million target families by 2014. Father Moderator young mother, however, silently and confidently trusted that her child would live, Over 26 percent of the Philippine population few days ago, I went for a pastoral bore the pain of looking helplessly at her first- of about 95 million people are considered by the A visit to our mission in Davao City. Fr born child. And, lastly, Fr Jun had to give up government to be living in poverty. Jun Tacaisan, the house animator, was sick on painfully all his appointments: masses, Begun by the previous government, Aquino the day I arrived. Then, his health condition confession, and a wedding on that very day he expanded the programme after he was elected in was getting worse, so, on the following day, was admitted into a hospital for immediate 2010, drawing from the experiences of other we brought him to a hospital. medical attention. countries that have had success in reducing While Fr Jun was lying in bed at the Jesus Christ himself, at one point, during his poverty through cash transfers. Emergency Room waiting to stabilize his most trying moment when he was grappling Describing Aquino's views, Purisima said: blood pressure, another patient was brought in. with his impending death, was not spared from "Education is the great equaliser for the poor." It was an eleven-year old boy who suffered a feeling troubled and distressed. He said, "My The scheme will also help ensure that big cut in his head because of a car accident. soul is sorrowful even to death". He then fell healthier, better-educated children will improve The doctor had to do a surgery to close down to the ground and prayed to the Father asking the work force in the future, Purisima added. the gaping wound. However, no matter what for the possibility of the “hour” to pass by him. Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/philippines- his mother did to convince him, the poor boy He said, "Abba Father, all things are possible expand-poverty-alleviation-scheme-175137011.html simply couldn't take the needle for the to you. Take this cup away from me, but not anesthesia. The surgeon came in to do all the what I will but what you will" (Mk 14: 33-36). tricks and diplomatic explanation to convince Life is indeed full of paradox. The young him as well, but to no avail. Everybody could boy had to suffer first the pain of the needle in a Comedia, a variety show for a cause hear his scream at the top of his lungs every order get numb from the anesthesia and be was held at the Tongseong auditorium time he saw a needle. He was thoroughly L freed from subsequent pain. The mother had to scared and couldn't bear the pain as soon as in Hyewa-dong, Seoul, last April 8, 2012 at 2 experience first that anxiety of losing her child needles are pricked on his head. pm. Selected Pinoy singers in Korea and special before she could appreciate the important gift guests Aljur Abrenica and Diego Llorico were Another extremely worried mother came God has given her. And our Lord Jesus Christ inside the Emergency Room to seek medical had to suffer first and die on the cross, before the main performers. The well-attended event assistance for her almost lifeless child due to a He could experience the resurrection. was organized by FEWA. very high fever. A first aid was accorded to the Everybody has to die to self in order to gain little boy. He was only one year old and four The FEWA officers sincerely thank the fol- a new life. It has been said again and again, but months, and the first child of the very anxious lowing for making the event successful: Philip- it is a timely reminder for this season to mother. While the child seems to be already meaningfully go through the whole celebration pine Embassy Seoul; Philippine Overseas Labor out of danger under the heat of the klieg lights, of the mystery of redemption. Pain and Office (POLO) South Korea; Hyewadong Fili- the mother couldn't hold her tears and couldn't suffering in the Christian world, inflicted by simply hide her angst and pain while lovingly pino Catholic Community (HFCC); ABC humanity's sinful ways, will only have value staring at her beloved child. World/Power Call; Metrobank; Woongjin and meaning in the light of Jesus' own living Foundation; Asia Air System Co. Ltd; Korean A day in the Emergency Room is just experience of his passion, and only then, enough to see a picture of how people suffer everyone would also share the joy of His Port Incheon Institute; KC Philippine Store and from all sorts of pain, be it emotional, resurrection. Restaurant; Anna Kitchenette; Seoul Global psychological, physical or even spiritual pain. Have a Meaningful and Joy-filled Easter Center; Philtrust; Filipino Korean Spouses Almost similar reactions have registered to Association (FKSA); Philippine Blessed Mis- those who are facing this reality. If only they Celebration! Mabuhay! sionary in Korea (PBMK); Lee Mart-Incheon; I could escape from pain and suffering, they FR. ALFREDO G. AFRICA JR., MSP -Mart-Incheon; D-8 Brothers International Lo- would do everything. Like the young boy, he MSP Father Moderator wanted to avoid it no matter how little pain gistic Co; GL Education; Yangchon Global Easter 2012 Migrant Center.

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(From left to right) Director General Im Gwan Sik of the MOGEF Youth and Family Policy Office Bureau, Director Sun Hye Kang of the Multicultural Family Division, Minister Kim, Kum-Lae of MOGEF, Secretary Imelda Nicolas Chairperson of CFO, Consul General Sylvia Marasigan of the Embassy of the Philippines in Korea and Ms. Cherry Joy Veniles of CFO during the signing ceremony of the MoU on the "Cooperation in Devel- oping Capacities for the Resettlement and Adaption of Filipino Marriage Immigrants and Promoting the Empowerment of Im- migrant Women" at the MOGEF Hall in Seoul, South Korea on March 13, 2012.

Wednesday, 14 March 2012 integration of Filipino marriage migrants into Nationals. They represent the growing number eoul, South Korea - The Philippines, Korean society as a way to ensure the of intercultural marriages in Korea that have, in S through the Commission on Filipinos protection of their human rights and to support recent times, grown to about 120,000 based on Overseas (CFO), and South Korea, through the their empowerment. The less they adapt into a Chosun Ilbo (Korean Times) survey in 2010. Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Korean life, the less empowered they become The MOU between the two countries is (MOGEF), signed a Memorandum of as migrants, workers, wives and mothers. This expected to give greater access to information Understanding (MOU) today regarding needs to be addressed comprehensively and especially for newly arrived migrants; to Cooperation in Developing Capacities for the creatively. This agreement demonstrates the increase the development of programs and Resettlement and Adaptation of Filipino strong partnership between our nations and projects for their welfare and protection; to Marriage Immigrants and Promoting the emphasizes our joint commitment to respond to result in more joint research and exchange of Empowerment of Immigrant Women. this challenge," said Secretary Nicolas. learning modules and to facilitate dialogues on The MOU was signed by CFO Chairperson, "By seeking to develop new ways of various issues on intermarriages among experts, Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas and Minister Kim providing information among marriage frontline service personnel and the marriage Kum-lae of the MOGEF at the office of the migrants through on-site multi-cultural migrants themselves. Ministry in Seoul Korea. Among those present orientation and language programs, we hope to (For further inquiries, please contact Ms. Ivy at the signing were Director In Sook Kang of be able to build the confidence of partners in Miravalles and Ms. Cheng Veniles of CFO, MOGEF, Consul General Sylvia Marasigan of intermarriages and more effectively address (632)552-4700, [email protected] and the Philippine Embassy in Korea and Cherry issues related to domestic violence and human [email protected], respectively. Joy Veniles of the CFO. trafficking." Source: http://cfo.gov.ph/index.php? "There are over 9,000 Filipinos, mostly Since 1989, about 10,000 Filipinos have option=com_content&view=article&id=1625% women, married to Korean nationals in Korea attended the CFO's Guidance and Counseling 3Amoa-signing-with-mogef&catid=108%3Acfo- today. Both the Philippines and Korea see the Program for Filipinos marrying Korean press-release&Itemid=83

By Jonathan de Santos | Yahoo! Southeast to Korea soon after, the DFA said. multiculturalism and is secretary-general of a Asia Newsroom She became a Korean citizen in 1998. charity organized by foreigners married to avao City-born Jasmine Lee has been Since 2006, Lee has appeared as a panelist Koreans. “In January of this year, she received D elected to a seat at the National the Korea Image Millstone Award, which is Assembly of the Republic of given to people who successfully Korea, a first for South Korea’s blended into the Korean society growing immigrant community. and helped it become a better According to the Department of place,” the DFA said. Foreign Affairs, Lee stood for In a speech to leaders of the election under the Saenuri (New Filipino community in Korea last Frontier) Party, which won 25 of month, Vice President Jejomar 54 party-list seats in the National Binay said the Philippines was Assembly. Lee’s election victory “very proud” of Lee for running for helped Saenuri get the majority parliament.“It shows that Korea is votes in the assembly with 152 of prepared to extend the opportunity 300 seats. to become a public servant even to According to the website of those who were not born here," he Korea’s National Assembly, Lee said. is expected to “maintain proper Philippine Ambassador to Korea dignity as an assemblyman, attend Luis Cruz said in March that Lee the Plenary Session and Jasmine Lee (middle) with Doc. Emily Abagat (left) and Sister Angel “has distinguished herself as an committee meetings, and comply Libron, SSpS (right) ardent advocate of multiculturalism with legislation and regulations in Korean society." regarding the proceedings.” She will serve a on “Love in Asia,” a Korean television show There are around 1.2 million immigrants in term of four years. that “raises awareness of (Korea’s) foreign South Korea, the DFA said. Lee grew up in Davao City and took up neighbors and reflects on the true meaning of Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/pinay-is-first- Biology at the Ateneo de Davao University. family.” She also appeared in a Korean movie. immigrant-on-korea-s-national-assembly.html She married a Korean sailor in 1995 and moved Lee regularly gives lectures on

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any overseas Filipino workers and support services in place. the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. M (OFWs) ventured into business By getting into franchising, the OFWs have franchisor-members. AFFI franchise is a good through franchising. They either manage their easier time reintegrating into society upon their choice because Filipino small and medium own franchise business after they returned return. When they come home, they have a entrepreneurs have painstakingly developed home or they entrusted their investment to their business waiting for them, their money is not Filipino brands, and their franchise does not families or relatives in the country while work- squandered and they are assured of a better and come with a hefty royalty fee. ing abroad. secured future after word abroad. In the proc- Furthermore, the franchising business con- Given their sometimes limited knowledge, ess, they learn to manage their own businesses cept has been tried and tested and it already has skills and resources to go into business, fran- as opposed to continually looking for work business models that are proven to be effective chising is the first option for them. They do not abroad. and successful. need to start from scratch as they are going to Most of the OFW franchisees got their food, Source: http://entrebankph.com/franchising-best- sell a known brand backed by effective systems non-food and service franchise business from way-for-ofws-to-start-a-business/

ranchising is booming now in the Philip- you are willing to spend the extra money, you peting franchises. Your lawyer should review F pines. If you want to run your own busi- can also hire a franchising consultant. the franchise agreement. ness without the risk of creating your own start- 3. Contact the franchise you would like to Now that you know the basics of how to start up, you should learn how to start a franchise. buy. The Franchiser will give you material a franchise there are a couple of additional When you start a franchise you buy the right explaining the specifics of that particular fran- points you should keep in mind like getting to use the name of the franchisor. Here in the chise. This is a tricky step because the fran- franchise loan from your banks and other finan- Philippines, there are literally hundreds to chiser is trying to learn about you at the same cial institutions in your area. choose from food franchise, service franchise, time you are learning about it. The franchiser Source: http://entrebankph.com/how-to-start-a- medicine franchise, etc. wants to make sure that you are the right person franchise-business-five-step-guide-that-will-teach- Here is a five-step guide to teach you how to to manage its business. you/ start a franchise. 4. Get an attorney. A franchise attorney spe- 1. Organize your priorities. Because there are cializes in reviewing franchise contracts, under- so many franchises to choose from it is impor- standing state statues related to Franchising and tant that you know what kind of business you limiting your liability. would like to run. Understand the work envi- 5. Sign the franchise agreement. This docu- ronment you work best in and what type of ment outlines your responsibilities in running business best fits your lifestyle. For example, a the franchise and the parent company’s respon- restaurant might be a great franchise for you if sibilities in helping you do so. It will lay out the you like customer service. initial franchise fee, advertising fees and roy- 2. Research. There are many venues you can alty fees. It will also explain the terms of the use to get more information about individual restrictive covenant – the agreement that pro- franchises. The internet is a great resource. If hibits franchise owners from owning any com-

By HFCC Sports Committee he 2012 HFCC Volunteers’ Basketball Tournament started last T 05 April 2012 at the Chungmo Sports Complex, Seoul. After the usual basketball tournament opening ceremonies, games were played. In the first game, we saw the Green Team beat the Blue Team after trailing behind in most part of the game. The Violet Team beat the White Team in the second game. Tournament’s Format The format of the tournament will be a single round robin. After the round, the Team standings will be determined using the rules described in the “HFCC Basketball Conference Rules on the Classification of Teams.” Base on the team standings, the following teams will battle it out for the “Best-of-3” Finals:  For the Champion and 1st Runner-up—1st placer versus 2nd placer  For the 2nd and 3rd Runners-up—3rd placer versus 4th placer Conditions in playing the “Best-of-3” Finals If the Champion is determined after only playing two finals games, the third finals game will not be played. In case 4th placer tied 3rd placer after playing the first and second finals game, the third finals game will not be played and the 2nd and 3rd runners-up will be determined using the rules described in "HFCC Basketball Conference Rules on the Clas- sification of Teams" for all games played between 3rd placer and 4th placer including games in the first round. For questions and information please contact any member of the HFCC Sports Committee.

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Krus Ang Pasko Ng Pagkabuhay Sis. Ervie Glory Johnny Maliglig

Ikaw ba'y mayroon krus na pinapasan? Natapos nating lakbayin, and kuwaresma na nagdaan Asawa, magulang, anak at mga kaibigan At heto na tayo ngayon, pasko na ng pagkabuhay Nahihirapan, ibig mong sumuko at bitiwan Pag-gunita’t ala-ala, ng sa krus ay ibayubay Daladalang krus sa iyong balikat nakaatang Ang mahal na Panginoon, Hari nitong sanlibutan

Gaano kahirap tiniis Mo Panginoon Hesus Mga hirap at pasakit, kung ating pagninilayan Kasalanan ng sanlibutan Iyong tinubos Napaka-hirap tanggapin, kung sa atin ibinigay Sa bigat ng Krus, hiningay naupos Mga sipa at hagupit, na kanyang naranasan Nagpatirapa, dinuraan, walang awang ginapos Tinanggap n’ya ng maluwag, at iniluha na lamang

Pinako sa krus, nilait at hinusgahan Kahit ano ang parusa, kanyang pinaglabanan Tinanggap lahat, pagsunod sa Amang mahal Pati ang suot na damit, kanilang pinag-agawan Hanggang mamatay, ikatlong araw muling nabuhay Inalipusta’t hinamak, ngunit hindi s’ya gumalaw Nagliwanag ang langit, Diyos kang mapagmahal Hanggang sa s’ya ay humantong, sa kanyang kamatayan

Huwag sumuko sa ibinigay ng Ama Ang mabigat na parusang, kumitil ng kanyang buhay Mga pagsubok, kahirapang pinaparanas Niya Noong siya ay ipako, at sa krus ay ibayubay Pasanin ang pamatok, wag mawalan ng pag asa Bilang kanyang pagtubos, sa lahat ng kasalanan Mapait man ay tanggapin, may darating na umaga Inako n’ya itong lahat, kapalit ng kamatayan

Magandang halimbawa, ginawa Mo Hesus Ngunit matapos ang lahat, nakamit n’ya ang tagumpay Pag ibig, pananalig sa puso'y tumagos Siya’y binuhay ng Ama, binigyan ng bagong buhay Mga salita mo'y totoo, dumaloy, umaagos Kaya heto tayo ngayon, magsaya na at magdiwang Patawa Ama, nagsilbi kaming Krus Ipagbunyi nating lahat, ang Pasko ng Pagkabuhay

HFCC Volunteer Invitation Inaanyayahan po ang lahat ng interesadong maging volunteer sa mga sumusunod na grupo. CHOIR - nangangailangan po ng miyembro sa My precious treasure Alto, Soprano, at Tenor. Makipagugnayan By: Judee Nemeno lamang po kay Ate Ely Torres 010-8061-9143. ALTAR BOYS - Makipagugnayan lamang po March, third month of the year kay Ronald Jimenez 010-8673-9216. You were born with unique features With your eyes so lovely and clear IT Committee - Makipagugnayan lamang po You touched me with your little gestures. kay Matet Solis 010-2258-0377, email at [email protected] Your existence made my sacrifices worthy SAMBAYANAN Newsletter - Your character, intelligence, talents are remarkable nangangailangan po ng manunulat sa News, You are independent and trustworthy Feature, at Reflections. Pati na rin po sa Everything about you is notable. photojournalist at layout. Makipagugnayan lamang po kay Doc Ems 010-5160-2928. You are the reason why I live and explore CHURCH STEWARD - Makipagugnayan po You are such an all in one reward kay Ate Nida o kaninuman sa mga Steward. You made my life complete, I couldn’t ask for more You motivate me to keep moving frontward. Paanyaya: Ang lahat ay inaanyayahang You made me a better person ibahagi ang kanilang mga talento sa You are God’s brilliant creature pagsusulat ng mga kuwento, sanaysay, My one and only son My love, my life, my precious treasure. tula, karanasan at pagninilay upang ilathala sa babasahing ito. Ipadala lamang ito sa email address na ito: [email protected] o sa [email protected].

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By Judee Grace Nemeno-Guanzon be friendly, may be exactly opposite to what is appearance, you begin to feel good about your- ife abroad is really different from way expected but everything will depend on how we self and mentally well. Brisk walking is a good L back to one’s own home country. There would respond to the various stressors in the form of exercise. world. Everyone has to be strategic in many are many challenging tasks to conquer. It seems 6. Sleep well - quality of sleep is far more im- ways in order to survive and win in a battle of to be like going to a battle that despite the mili- portant than the number of hours of sleep. You challenges rather than being pulled-down by tary trainings for the necessary skills and be should also try as much as possible to maintain frustration and be stuck up with regrets. Past is equipped with war gadgets, the soldier himself proper sleeping schedule – it means that sleep past so there is no reason for crying over spilled put his life into risk between life and death and wake up at regular times, everyday. since everything is still unpredictable in the milk. Instead, make use of the past experiences battle. When we live in a foreign land, we have as basis of learning and become a better person 7. Socialize - one of the most important things to be adapted to the many aspects of life in in the future. Human as we are, it is normal to you can do is to talk to your friends and family order to survive; from the weather conditions, get angry and to be depressed, but it should not members. Get the help, encouragement and culture, the people, the transportation system be the end of the world. support of those who care about you. Simple and most especially if the language is totally Here are some tips you may consider to con- words of encouragement, a hug, a pat on the different from our native tongue. quer challenges, some are according to ADMIN back and such loving gestures can be wonderful Sometimes, we may experience culture (2010): It is all about being S-O B-L-E-S-S- healing ways. shock syndrome. Sometimes we may experi- E-D 8. Eat well - Your diet can have a very big ence verbal harassment yet cannot do anything 1. Sunlight Exposure- sunlight does not only impact on your moods and outlook. For a few about it due to the language barrier. In addition, stimulate Vitamin D synthesis which is needed days try to stay away from junk food, proc- more often than not, homesickness sucks a lot. for bone health but is also needed to establish essed foods, soda drinks, caffeine, and from More so, when depression comes into the scene good circardian rhythm (day and night cy- eating too much sugar or salty foods. These for varied reasons such as problems at work cle).Sweating under the sun early in the morn- foods can do a lot of harm to our minds and due to the immediate superior or workmates, ing is always beneficial. bodies. Moreover, get rid of alcohol as much as loss of self-esteem, health issues and family possible. Take note that overeating due to de- concerns. There are moments when one may 2. Outburst – release your emotional baggage pression may lead to obesity. To be physically start to question why such things happen? by writing a letter, a poem, a diary. This can be fit is a powerful weapon for depression. Whenin fact, the primary goal of working more productive. Yet when you are able to abroad is to help alleviate the economic status solve your problem, you have something tangi- 9. Don’t be impulsive- Impulsiveness never of the family. ble which can remind you how mighty you brings about something good, it usually brings something to regret later. You may try to be It is so frustrating when one day, we would have been in the past. Or you can shout loudly. “water” whenever the other party is a “fire” so realize that we lose instead of gaining some- Or clean up the house or anything which may you won’t get burned. thing. For instance, many families had been release your heavy feelings. broken due to the distance of the couple which 3. Breath- When something upsets you, take a Hence, one of the most important lessons in life is that we have to treasure what we have caused either the husband or the wife, to seek deep breath and count 1-10 before your say and never take things for granted because we for or end up with someone else who can fill something to the one who triggered your anger. will only realize the value of a person, a thing, the emptiness, emotional, and physiological By that time, your stress hormones have de- a work, and the opportunity when they are put needs. Similarly, it is also disheartening when creased; so that you may control yourself from of our hands. Count the blessings, live the pre- aged parents or young children get sick yet the saying deep hurting words. working contract and finances would hinder sent life to the fullest and plan the future. After you to go back home and take responsibility for 4. Logical thinking- alwayslook at the 2 sides all, everything happens for a reason therefore, them. Moreover, others would tend to lose self- of the coin. Consider the other party’s side just bear in mind that when a door is closed a esteem due to job displacement; not to mention rather than just focus on your own emotions. new window will be opened. The best may still that many professional teachers in the Philip- Act and react with factual basis instead of being be on the way for God’s good soldiers.… pines are doing domestic jobs abroad, engineers driven off by gossips. Be careful with your References: ADMIN (2010)http://types-of- working as ordinary factory workers, doctors as choice of words and the way you say them. depression.com/learn-overcome-depression-6- nurses, and the like. 5. Exercise – When you exercise regularly and important-steps/ soldier image from http:// Many times, the environment abroad may not see positive changes in your body and physical soldiersangels.org/testimonials.html

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The Lamb's Supper: world. often associated with offering one’s self to God All of that salvation history was intended to through prayer (see Psalm 25:1-2; Psalm The Bible and the Mass lead us to participation in the new covenant 134:2). (Editor’s note: This is the 12th part of the “Online remembered and represented in every Mass. In the one place where the specific Bible Study” course on the subject taken from the In the Mass, at the moment when the bread and expression, “lift up your hearts, “is used, it is website of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Studies - wine are consecrated using the biblical words part of a cry for God’s mercy and presence, and http://www.salvationhistory.com/) of Jesus, the liturgy delivers to each of us in the a vow to return to Him and serve Him (see Lesson Four: Fulfilled in Your here and now, all that was promised in the Lamentations 3:41; Lamentations 2:19). Hearing: The Liturgy of the sacred pages. Through the liturgy we take our And the exhortation to “lift up your hearts" place in the history of salvation. may well have been a part of the original Word (cont…) V. Discussion Questions celebration of the Eucharist. IV. The Word in the Liturgy of the But when we lift up our hearts in the  How is the Liturgy of the Word like the Church (cont…) Eucharist, there is a certain “realism" about it. Eucharist? It’s not just a figure of speech. Our hearts are B. Meeting Christ in Scripture really going somewhere. We are lifting our  In what ways does Luke’s story of the road to But Catholics do not come to Mass for Bible hearts to heaven, joining our prayers of thanks Emmaus parallel our Christian liturgy? study. and praise to those of the angels in heaven. The Liturgy of the Word is not simply a  In what ways did Moses’ proclamation of the Our feet may still be planted on the ground in history lesson or an occasion for drawing moral Law parallel our Christian liturgy? an ordinary parish church. But in the Mass, we and practical ethical lessons from Scripture. enter heaven itself. We take our place in the  What fundamental change in perspective In the Mass, through the readings, the Lord is ceaseless worship of the angels and the saints in happened the moment Jesus proclaimed in truly with us, speaking to us, calling us to heaven. Our liturgy on earth is part of the the synagogue, "Today this scripture passage renew our covenant with Him, the covenant eternal heavenly liturgy. The Mass, in other is fulfilled in your hearing"? first entered into by our baptism. words, is heaven on earth. So in our Liturgy of the Word, we continue  What did Peter and Paul believe made their But before we go to heaven, we should the long tradition that goes back to the time of writings different from ordinary human review how the Mass has led us to this point. Moses, but now with the knowledge that Christ writings? B. The Bible Ends in the Mass is with us.  Where were many of the Apostles’ letters Thus far in our study, we’ve seen how the From the Old Testament through the New first heard? Bible and the Mass were made for each other. and up to the present day, the people of God The “destination" that all of Scripture points to have always revered Scripture as the living and For personal reflection: is the Mass. And the Mass is the Bible in action powerful Word of God. Do we always keep in mind that we are - right before our eyes the Scripture’s saving From Moses on, we have always encountered meeting Christ when we hear the Word of God truths are “actualized,“ made actual or real. that Word in a liturgical setting, as the proclaimed at Mass? How can we better show As we’ve seen, much of the prayer and centerpiece of our public worship. There we our love and reverence for the Word? worship of the Mass is taken directly from learn not only what God has to tell us, but also Lesson Five: Heaven On Earth: Scripture or is meant to evoke for us the events how the Word of God is still alive and working The Liturgy of the Eucharist of salvation history recorded in Scripture. in our world today. Of course, in the Liturgy of the Word we Christians recognize that the Word of God Lesson Goals: actually hear the Word of God in Scripture. In "became flesh and made his dwelling among 1. To understand the deep biblical foundations fact, as we have seen, the Mass is the native us" (see John 1:14) in the person of Jesus for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. environment of Scripture. The official “canon" Christ. 2. To see how the Book of Revelation describes of Scripture is first and foremost the list of When we encounter the Word in the Liturgy the liturgy of heaven. books deemed by early Church authorities, of the Word, therefore, we are doing more than under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to be 3. To understand how the Mass we celebrate on hearing the story of our faith and the wisdom of suitable for public reading in the liturgy. earth is a participation in the liturgy of its teachers. In a very real way, we are heaven. When the Scriptures are read in church, God encountering Christ himself. himself speaks to us and Christ is present. And This is why we show such profound Lesson Outline: He tells us, through the Sunday readings, how reverence for the Word of God in our Liturgy I. The Bible in Action God’s plan for our salvation has played out in of the Word. We bind it in beautiful books that A. Lift Up Your Hearts history, leading us to the Eucharistic table. are works of art in themselves; we carry it in B. The Bible Ends in the Mass Following the Word of God, we profess our processions with candles and incense; we faith “with one voice" in the words of the C. What We Believe proclaim it loud and clear in front of the whole Creed. II. The Liturgy in Heaven assembly; we meditate on it and hear it Again, there is a biblical “precedent" for this interpreted for us by the wisdom of the Church. A. Caught Up in the Spirit practice of the Mass. In the Old Testament, the We do these things because we know we are B. The Mass Revealed in Revelation reading of Scripture is often followed by a encountering Christ, the Word Who "was in the III. Worship in the New Jerusalem profession of faith. Indeed, when God speaks, beginning with God" (see John 1:2). His Word requires an answer. The answer God A. With the Angels and Saints It is this encounter with the Word in desires is our vow of faith and obedience. B. Praying Salvation History Scripture that prepares us for the miracle of the When Moses gave the Law to the Israelites, it Eucharist, in which we will come face to face C. In Remembrance of Him was expected that they would answer. And they with the Word made flesh. IV. Discussion Questions responded, “We will do everything that the In the Word proclaimed in the Mass, we re- I. The Bible in Action Lord has told us”(see Exodus 24:3). live the mystery of salvation. In the bread and When priests rediscovered the book of the A. Lift Up Your Hearts wine consecrated on the altar, we enter that Law in the reign of Josiah, the king had it read mystery of salvation. “Lift up your hearts!” in the presence of the people. Again we see that God addresses us in the Liturgy of the Word, We hear these words at the high point of the the reading of the Scriptures was understood to telling us today all that He has done for us and Mass, at the start of the Eucharistic prayer. (Continued on page 9) for our salvation since the beginning of the In Scripture, the exhortation to “lift up"is

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By Bro. Tony Sacapanio 3. Suffering can increase God’s Power in us ear Friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suf- If you ask for God’s power in your life, you must understand what D fering, as though something strange were happening to you. But is required to have it. David said, “He weakened my strength in the rejoice that you participate in the suffering of Christ, that you may be way” (Ps. 102:23) overjoyed when His glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the “Ako’y pinanghina sa ‘king kabataan, damdam ko’y umigsi yaring ak- name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests ing buhay.” in you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other If you are willing to be reduced to weakness (total dependence on kind of criminal or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Chris- the Lord_ and take the suffering, tests and trials that go with it, “I’ll tian, do not be ashamed but praise God that you bear that name. “For it give you my power. is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel Paul’s experience (2 Corinthians 12:5, 7-10) teaches us several of God? And if it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become important lessons: of the ungodly and the sinner? So then, those who suffer according to a. Beware of Pride – Valid spiritual experiences during times of prayer God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful creator and con- can cause us to be prideful. tinue to do good.” 1 Peter 4:12-19 b. Depend on God - Our discomfort is less important to God than our In fact, everyone, who wants to live a Godly life in Christ Jesus will character. If our pride needs to be pricked, God will send along a be persecuted. messenger of Satan to make us weak, so we will depend on Him. At lahat ng may nais mamuhay bilang tagasuod ni Cristo ay daranas ng c. Rejoice in Trials – Only through humility and weakness can God’s pag uusig. 2 Timothy 3:12 power be manifest in our lives. WHY DOES GOD ALLOW TRIALS AND TESTING? God’s response to our petitions does not come in the way we expect. 1. Pressure produces Enlargement which will make us better. We pray for patience and He sends tribulation. Why? Because “tribulations develops patience” (Romans 5:3) Thou hast enlarged me when I was under pressure. (Psalm 4:1) d. Affliction Separates the Chosen from the Called This Psalm was written by David after the greatest failure of his life – his murderous, adulterous affair with Bathseba. (2 Sam 11) “I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction” (Isaiah 48:10) Eventhough his problem were of his own making God graciously “Sinubok ko kayo sa pamamagitan ng kahirapan, kung paanong used these judgment times to make David a better man. If we ac- ang pilak ay dinadalisay sa apoy; ngunit kayo’y nasumpungang hindi knowledge our failures and repent (renounce and turn from our sins), nararapat.” God graciously uses the chastisements and sufferings to make us bet- Chosen – graded (our response to trials and frustrations is graded.) ter. Matthew 20:16 “Many are called but few are chosen” 2. Trials Prove and Humble Us Called – Chosen – Prove yourself faithful God wants to discover whether we serve Him because we love Him e. Suffering Teaches Obedience or whether we serve Him for all the blessings He gives us. Hebrews 5:8 “Bagamat siya’y Anak ng Diyos, natutunan niya ang “…some followed Him “for the loaves and fishes.” (that is, for what tunay na kahulugan ng pagsunod sa pamamagitan ng pagtitiis.” (1 they could get from Him, not because they loved Him) Peter 4:1, 2, 15, 19) In Deuteronomio 8:16 “…pinaranas Niya kayo ng hirap para f. Trials Produces Perseverance and Maturity kayo’y subukin at turuang magpakumbaba; ang lahat ng iyo’y sa James 1:2-4 ikabubuti rin ninyo.”

(Continued from page 8 - The Lamb’s Supper ...) Josiah said – that we’re ready to keep God’s all things were made (see Colossians 1:16). be a call to the people - a call that requires their commands, to live in a way that’s worthy of the • “For our sake" He was crucified (see 2 response. That’s why, after hearing the Word, words we’ve heard in the Scripture readings of Corinthians 5:21); and He will one day come the king made a covenant with God on behalf the Mass. again to “judge the living and the dead” (see of the people, committing them to “keep His Something else, too, about the Creed: Notice Acts 10:42), and His kingdom will have “no commandments, decrees, and statutes, with his that it’s an outline of the biblical story. In the end” (see Luke 1:33). whole heart and soul”(see 2 Chronicles 34:29- Creed we repeat the history of our salvation - • We believe in “one baptism” (see Ephesians 32; Nehemiah 9). from the creation of heaven and earth through 4:5) and the life of the world to come (see C. What We Believe the Incarnation, Crucifixion, and Ascension, John 6:51). right to the Last Judgment at the end of time. We do the same thing in the Mass. We hear After our profession of faith, we pray for one the Word of God – spoken to us in our midst by And almost every word of the Creed we another and for those in need, another practice Christ – and we respond to the story of profess is drawn from Scripture - we profess of the Mass that follows the example of the salvation we hear in the readings from the Old our faith in the God revealed in Scripture, using New Testament (see James 5:16; 1 and New Testament. And that response takes the very words of Scripture. Thessalonians 1:2; Colossians 1:9). the form of reciting of the Creed. To take just a few examples: It is not just a rote recitation of articles of • We believe in “one God, the father” (see 1 To be continued … faith. When we say, “We believe . . .“ we’re Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 4:6); and in His saying what the Israelites said, and what King “only Son” (see John 3:16); through whom

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Volume 17 Issue 04 One community living up the Gospel through the service of the Lord and our fellow men Page 9 Greeting People: And with your spirit. Priest: The Lord be with you. Priest: Lift up your hearts People: And with your spirit. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Penitential Act, Form A (Confiteor) Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I People: It is right and just. have greatly sinned Sanctus in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your failed to do, glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of through my fault, the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. through my fault, Mystery of Faith (formerly the Memorial Acclamation) through my most grievous fault; Priest: The mystery of faith. therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and A—We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your you, my brothers and sisters to pray for me to the Lord our God. Resurrection until you come again. Penitential Act, Form B Or B—When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord. death, O Lord, until you come again. Or C—Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and People: For we have sinned against you. Resurrection, you have set us free. Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy. People: And grant us your salvation. Sign of Peace Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always. Gloria People: And with your spirit. Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to people of goodwill. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give Ecce Agnus Dei you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of almighty Father. the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you only say the word and my soul shall be healed. take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at Concluding Rite the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. Priest: The Lord be with you. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the People: And with your spirit. Father. Amen Nicene Creed Why do some Catholics kiss their thumb I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. after making the sign of the cross? I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born Full Question of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God I notice that Latinos in my parish kiss their thumb after making the from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; sign of the cross. Why? through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he Answer came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the They actually are kissing a cross formed by placing the thumb and Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under forefinger at right angles. Kissing the cross (as we do on Good Fri- Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on day) is an ancient gesture of devotion. It implies a humble acceptance the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into of one’s own cross in imitation of Jesus. heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again Answered by: Terrye Newkirk in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored How many times in a day may I receive and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, Communion? holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead Full Question and the life of the world to come. Amen. I'm confused. I was always taught you could receive Communion only once a day. My pastor says this isn't correct. He says you can Apostles’ Creed receive the Eucharist twice a day. I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and Answer in Jesus Christ, his only Son, Our Lord, who was conceived by the Your pastor is correct. Canon Law says a person may receive Holy Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, Communion a second time, provided he does so during a celebration was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third of the Eucharist in which he participates (canon 917). The stipulation day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated that one receive the second Communion at a Mass "in which he at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come participates" doesn't apply in the case of those in danger of death to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy (canon 921). catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the The confusion about this subject is due to post-conciliar changes in resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. Church practice regarding the Eucharist. In the old 1917 Code of Suscipiat Dominus Cannon Law, reception of Holy Communion more than once a day May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory was prohibited. After Vatican II this restriction was mitigated to of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church. permit reception twice on the same day. The 1983 revised Code of Canon Law incorporated the post-conciliar change in practice into Preface Dialogue the law of the Church. Priest: The Lord be with you. Answered by: Catholic Answers Staff

Page 10 One community living up the Gospel through the service of the Lord and our fellow men Volume 17 Issue 04 The volunteers of the Daerim Filipino Community with Mr. Edison Pinlac, the President of Hyehwadong Dilipino Catholic Community and Mr. Dan Panti, the President of Daerim Filipino Community during their 20th anniversary celebration. by Shiela Mendoza community started, those trials, the ups and For the audience participation they played aith in God and passion in serving God downs, and the status of the community at games and danced all together. One of the F are the reasons that led Daerim Filipino present. The audience gave a round of applause visitors, Aiza Jung, half Korean-half pinay, was Catholic Community reach its 20 years of as a response because they were proud of requested to sing not only once but thrice due to establishment. everything they had gone through. the audience’s request. Last March 18, 2012, Sunday, the Ms. Eden Rabusa and Ms. Janice Cariaga A certificate of appreciation for his community celebrated its anniversary. performed an interpretative dance about the outstanding volunteer service was given to Mr. Although everyone is busy they found time to song entitled "The Prayer." Mr. June Valencia, June Valecia. He was really surprised for this come to church and celebrate. Daerim who looked like Bruno Mars, sang the song award. In his inspiring speech he said that volunteers, mass goers, pinay wives with their "Just the way you are" with his guitar, together “there are lots of people who shared their life Korean husband and children, and friends were with Dan and Janice. The choir members, the to the community, they contribute in different present on that day. At around 11:30 am, the liturgy committee, and the Almond Girls of ways, they come and they go, but still life must Holy Mass was held led by Fr. Arvin Gwangmyeong prepared a dance number. go on.” For the closing remarks Fr. Arvin said Mosqueda., MSP. Everyone was excited because after 20 years "Daerim Community serves as a guide to each and everyone specially to those who are far After the mass everyone was invited to eat this was the first time that Daerim volunteers had the courage to perform a dance number in from their family, for them not to be lost in lunch at the auditorium. Community volunteers their journey here abroad." brought food to be shared to everyone. After a front of a huge audience. And to their surprise, bountiful lunch the president of the community, it became an on the spot contest with a cash The celebration ended but that day marked Mr. Dan Panti gave a flash back about the past price. It made the performance more exciting. the beginning of another chapter in the history 20 years of the Community. How the The liturgy group won and they decided to of this community. contribute the cash price to the community fund.

Sr. Angel Libron, S.Sp.S. with the volunteers of Daerim Filipino Catholic Community while giving her talk about Lent and volunteerism.

By Shiela Mendoza there's one thing in common. They all answered do is ask God. Just ask and wait. ilipino workers here in Korea are known the call of serving God. God is the one who It is not too late for fasting this lent. For us F as busy bees, they work 6 days a week chose them. She quoted what God said "come who work here in Korea, fasting in eating foods but they try to come to church during their rest as you are." “God didn't ask every member to like meat and fish are too complicated to do day which is Sunday to spend one and a half be perfect because he knows that there is a part because we need strength. She shared new way hours to thank God for their blessings and say in you, which you can share, that can make this of fasting. Some people use to criticize other their prayers. community whole,” she said. people, now at lenten season as a way of fasting That’s the usual routine, but last March 11, She emphasized the importance of giving we should forget about criticism and start 2012, Daerim Community organized a thanks to God for every blessing that we praising and appreciating. Not only during this recollection for volunteer members. It was held receive and our attitude in receiving what he Lenten season but it is best if we can practice it at Salecio Daerim Church from 1:00-3:00 pm. has given. We should see a glass with half always and we became use to it. They invited Sr. Angel Libron, SSpS. She water inside it as a “half full” rather than “half It was only two hours of talk but every word discussed topics about volunteerism and Lent. empty.” If we see it as a “half full,” it shows that came out of her sinked-in to our mind and She started with the question "what is your that even we don’t receive what we ask heart. Sister Angel made us realize and reason in becoming a volunteer?" Someone completely, we are thankful that he gave us half appreciate everything that came from God and answered because he wanted to learn more of what we ask for. But if we see it as a “half she inspired us to be, not the perfect but the about God, for him not to be lost, some find the empty” it shows that God gave as something, best volunteer that we can be. And the best part community as their family and some felt being maybe not the whole thing we ask for, but we is that, she told us, we should say God bless in the community is just like you're in see it as nothing. God listens to all our prayers rather than take care, be careful and etc. Philippines. There may be different reasons but and answer it the way he knows best for us. because as we say God bless to other, both of "Sister Angel" said that what we only need to you are being blessed...... God bless...:)

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Makipag-ugnayan po minimum wage rate, wages not included in kay Edison Pinlac: (010-2906-3109) o sa kahit the minimum wage, effective date, and na sinong Lay Minister. Doty Hospital - 42-5 Eung-am-dong, Un- workers being excluded from the minimum pyeong-gu, Seoul 122-906, tel. no. (02)385- wage Act. KAILANGAN SA 1477 7. In the cases of the following, a contractor Joseph Clinic - 423 Yeungdongpo-dong, Ye- PAGPAPAKASAL shall take responsibility for violating Mini- ung dongpo-gu, Seoul 150-030, Mon.-Fri. 1pm- 1. Birth Certificate ng mga ikakasal mum Wage Act jointly with the subcontrac- 9pm, Tel. No.(02)2634-1760 2. Status of singleness from Census tor. Raphael Clinic - inside Tong Song High (notarized) - As for determining the unit labor cost School, every Sun. , 2-6 pm. 3. Parents’ consent as proof of singleness lower than the minimum wage at the time National Medical Center– Dongdaemun Tel. (notarized) of the signing of the contract; No. 2260-7062 to 7063 4. Baptismal Certificate for marriage purposes - As for lowering the unit labor cost to be- Seoul Medical Center– Gangnam Tel. No. 5. Confirmation Certificate for marriage pur- low the minimum wage in the middle of 3430-0200 poses the contract period. 6. Passport (xerox copy) MIGRANT CENTERS 7. Pre-Cana seminar na gaganapin bago ang ※ HOW TO ESTIMATE IF THE MINI- Guri Pastoral Center 031-566-1141 takdang araw ng kasal. Makipag-ugnayan MUM WAGE IS FULFILLED Ansan Galilea Center 031-494-8411 po lamang sa Catholic Center para sa sched- 1. Convert the total wages excluding the below Suwon Emmaus Center 031-257-8501 ule. wages and allowances into hourly wage rate Friends Without Borders Counseling Office and compare it with hourly minimum wage 032-345-6734/5 SA LAHAT NG MAY E-9 VISA ( 4,580won). Gasan, Song-uri International Community Para Po sa lahat na may E-9 VISA, may tatlo ① Wage which is not paid regularly more 031-543-5296 pong tanging dahilan upang payagan kayong than one time per month (such as bonus) Uijungbu, Nokyangdong Migrant Center makalipat ng kumpanya. Ito po ay; ② Wage which is paid for the non- 031-878-6926 1. Kayo ay dalawang buwang hindi pinasasa- contractual working hours (such as ex- Masok Chonmasan Migrant Center hod tended work allowance, holiday work 031-593-6542 2. Kayo ay pisikal at verbal na sinasaktan, o allowance, etc) Bomun, Seoul Foreign Workers’ Labor Coun- di kaya’y ③ Allowances paid for an employee's living seling Office 02-928-2049/924-2706 3. Bankrupt o lugi ang kumpanya Page 12 One community living up the Gospel through the service of the Lord and our fellow men Volume 17 Issue 04

How to Apply for ePassport UPDATE FROM THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY Schedule an Appointment starting 15 July OAV Registration Ongoing at the Philippine Embassy 2010. Only fifty (50) ePassport applications Filipinos in South Korea who intend to vote here for the senatorial and party-list elections in will be entertained per day. May 2013 are reminded to register as overseas absentee voters at the Philippine Embassy in Call the APPOINTMENT HOTLINE Seoul. NUMBER 010-9385-0535 ( from 9:00am to Registration started on 2 November 2011 and will continue until 31 October 2012. Registra- 5:30pm M-F) OR you can send an email to tion is available from Monday to Friday during regular office hours, except during declared [email protected] and give holidays. Filipinos may also register every first and third Sunday of the month, coinciding with your full name including middle name, date the special service for passport renewals in the morning. and place of birth, your old passport number “Although the registration period is for one year, I encourage everyone to register early and and mobile number in Korea. not to wait until the last minute to have their names included in the roster of those eligible to Requirements:

vote in 2013,” said Amb. Luis Cruz.  Old Philippine Passport and a photocopy of “This will prevent potential problems associated with rushed applications,” he added. the passport data page, last page showing the Registrants only need to present a valid proof of Philippine citizenship, such as a passport. name and signature of the signing officer, Those who intend to change their voting places in 2013, such as those returning for good to the and the page with the date of last entry to Philippines, can also have their records transferred by the Philippine Embassy. Korea

Mobile registration services, done alongside with mobile passport services, to other parts of  Passport application form South Korea will be announced later on.  Remember your Appointment Reference For inquiries, please email [email protected]. Number Revised Requirements for Reports of Birth  ePassport fee – US$ 60.00 payable in cash By: Philippine Embassy in Korea only. Source: http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/ann_details.asp?id=475 Procedure on Date of Appointment: A child born in the Republic of Korea with Filipino parent/s should be reported to the Philip- pine Embassy in Seoul , not later twelve (12) months from the date of birth, for transmittal to Step 1: the Office of the Civil Registrar-General, National Statistics Office (NSO), Manila. Report of  Check your name on the list of applicants the birth of a child after one year is considered late and an Affidavit of Late Registration shall with appointment be required.  Complete all information on the passport Requirements for ROB application form 1.Duly accomplished ROB form in 4 original copies  Wait for your name and number to be called 2.Birth Certificate issued by the Korean hospital where child was born ( with English transla- at Window 4 tion) 3.If child is legitimate, marriage contract of parents. If marriage was in the Philippines, mar-  Submit the application form and present your riage contract must be authenticated by NSO. If abroad, copy of Report of Marriage duly old Passport and photocopies received by the Philippine Embassy with jurisdiction to register the marriage.  OPTIONAL : If you wish to avail of the 4.If not married, NSO authenticated birth certificate of mother. If the surname of the father will courier service, get a courier form and write be used, Affidavit of Admission of Paternity and Authority to use surname of Father will be your name and complete return address. Get required from the father. Republic Act 9255 allows illegitimate children to use the surname of a copy of the courier form. Payment will be their father. (Notarization fee of affidavit is Won 33,550) made upon delivery of your ePassport. Have 5.Valid passports/ travel documents of the parents your old passport canceled by the consular officer. 6.If parent/s are naturalized Filipino/s, naturalization documents are required 7.If reporting is done after twelve (12) months from occurrence, Affidavit of Late Registration Step 2: of Birth. (Notarization fee of affidavit is Won 33,550)  Go to cashier and pay the exact amount of 8.Consular Fee: Won 33,550 US$ 60.00 in cash. No check may be Processing period: two (2) working days accepted Original documents will be required upon processing together with four (4) photocopies.  Keep your receipt and show it when you Photocopy of a document will be accepted provided they are authenticated/ certified true copy claim your ePassport in person after 6 weeks. (CTC) by DFA or the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate. Step 3: The Consulate may require additional requirements , if necessary.  Go to the encoder for encoding of data, NEW REQUIREMENT FOR FILIPINOS MARRYING FOREIGNERS picture taking, taking of thumb marks and By: Philippine Embassy, South Korea digital signature. Applicant should be in Source: http://www.philembassy-seoul.com/ann_details.asp?id=457 decent attire. Both ears should be shown Effective 04 July 2011, Filipinos applying for a Legal Capacity to Marry a Foreigner or a  Keep your receipt of payment and bring your Report of Marriage to a Foreigner are required to watch a short video presentation on the situa- old passport for cancellation to claim your tion of Filipino spouses in South Korea. The Embassy will release the documents only after the ePassport. You can also authorize a applicants have seen the video, which talks about life in South Korea and lasts for only twenty representative to claim your passport by (20) minutes. giving authority at the back of y o u r The video is part of the Embassy’s educational / awareness campaign to help marriage mi- claim receipt. grants to South Korea. The video covers the family culture in South Korea, including stories NOTE: about the experiences of other Filipinos and advice to ensure the welfare of Filipino nationals married to foreigners. It takes about six (6) weeks to process the ePassport as the approved applications are The applicant may choose from the following weekly schedule: sent to a central processing facility in the Tuesday - 11:30am -11:50am; 2:00-2:20pm Philippines. Thursday - 11:30am -11:50am; 2:00-2:20pm

Volume 17 Issue 04 One community living up the Gospel through the service of the Lord and our fellow men Page 13 FREQUENTLY CALLED NOS. Phil.Embassy Education (Bobby) 010-4664-6896 SAMBAYANAN is prepared and (Labor Office) 3785-3634/3785-3624 Youth Ministry (Weng) 010-5821-7799 published monthly by the Archdiocesan (Consular Office) 796-7387 to 89 ext. 103 IT Committee (Matet) 010-2258-0377 Pastoral Center for Filipino Migrants which is being administered by the Mission Society of (Hotline) 011-273-3657 Lay Eucharistic Ministry (Cecil) the Philippines under the auspices of Seoul Philippine Airlines 774-35-81 010-8060-6784 Archdiocese. Fr. Alvin Parantar, MSP 010-4323-0870 FMAA (Norma) 010-2408-1554 Sr. Miguela Santiago 016-706-0870 LRC (Rey) 010-3922-3109 Edison Pinlac (Pres/JPC) 010-2906-3109 CWI Bro. Jimmy Villaflor (VP) 010-2572-8515 Mokdong Immigration Processing (Detention) Center 02-2650-6247 El Shaddai (Bro Tony Sacapanio)02-6013-2390 Hwaseong, Suwon Immigration Processing Masok (Gil Maranan) 010-5822-9194 (Detention) Center 031-355-2011/2 (031) 593-6542 Chungju Immigration Processing ARCHDIOCESAN PASTORAL (Detention) Center 043-290-7512/3 Taerim Community (Dan) 010-8684-7897 CENTER FOR FILIPINO Yang Seung Geol 011-226-9237 Worship Ministry (Ely) 010-8061-9143 MIGRANTS Han Suk Gyu 010-5348-9515 Recreation Ministry (Mike) 010-2762-9906 115-9 Songbuk-gu, Songbuk 1dong, Seoul, South Korea 136-020

Sunday: Cycle B 2012 April - June Weekday: Year 2 Telephone Number: (070) 8161-0870 or (070) 8161-0873/74 e-Mail Addresses: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

EDITORIAL STAFF

Editor-in-Chief : Emely Dicolen- Abagat, Ph. D. News Editor : Ma. Teresa Solis Literary Editor : Bro. Allan Rodriguez Catholic Faith Editor / Lay-out Artist : Roberto Catanghal Webmaster : Engr. Rogelio Domingo Contributors : Michael Balba Johnny Maliglig Ervie Glory Felipe Lagunda A p r i l - M a y 2 0 1 2 Lyn Laurito Pete Rahon Circulation Manager : Fr. Arvin Mosqueda, 06 - Marivic M. Pakingan 06 - Dennis Brotonel MSP 08 - Ronnie Jobellano 07 - Oscar Amboy 08 - Daniel Nhat Anh Bautista 08 - Roger Gallo 08 - Ernest James C. Bautista 10 - Joel Buesa HFCC MINISTRY CONTRIBUTORS 11 - Ronan Aldous M. Catanghal 10 - Jimzon Arce Eucharistic : Cecilia Garcia 11 - Marilou Silva 11 - Jasmin Delena Lectors & 15 - Nizea Marjoram C. Laurito 12 - Ronald Pulido Commentators : Jovito Gonzales Jr. 15 - Conchita Gonzales 12 - Ramir (Brix) Constantino FMAA : Norma de Guzman 16 - Bernie Catanghal 12 - Boyet Dimayuga 21 - Bernardo B. Carpio 14 - William Cole J. Catanghal Choir : Elisea Torres 21 - Sis Violy Bacsa 14 - Armie Dimayuga Sports & Recreation : Mike Panlilio 22 - Mark Kevin Caguimbay 18 - Mark Manzano IT : Ma. Teresa Solis 22 - Amy Buesa 20 - Cristine Papina Youth : Weng Santos 25 - Concepcion S. Catanghal 21 - Ronald B. Carpio Prayer Partners : Bro. Tony Sacapanio 27 - Rebeck Beltran 24 - Susan Naquita 30 - Rev. Fr. Alvin B. Parantar, MSP 25 - Dindo Z. Laurito LRC and CWI : Reynaldo Centeno Jr. ————— o ————— 25 - Rose Gequira Steward : Sonia Permejo 02 - Ayds A. Bautista 26 - Glenda Mascarinas 02 - William S. Catanghal 26 - Jaime C. Catanghal 02 - Richard Valerio 29 - Rev. Fr. Fredy Permentilla, MSP Fr. Alvin B. Parantar, MSP 04 - Erlinda Gutierrez 29 - Reinier Josef D. Abagat 06 - Juliet Bacamante 30 - Rev. Fr. Glenn Jaron, MSP Adviser/Chaplain

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VP Jejomar Binay attends Mass & meets Filipinos / 25 March 2012/ Hyehwadong Parish, Seoul

HFCC Observes Holy Week / 1— 8 April 2012/ Filipino Center & Hyehwadong parish, Seoul

Aljur, Diego and Pinoy singers in Korea perform for Filipinos / 8 April 2012/ Tongseong Auditorium, Seoul

HFCC Volunteers’ Basketball Tournament opens / 05 April 2012/ Chungmo Sports Complex, Seoul

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