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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to express our sincere appreciation and

thanks to all who have given their unconditional support for
the last fifteen years in making the Filipino Ministry – DSB
what it is today.
We are looking forward to working together to meet the many

challenges that may come our way as we continue our
ministry work in the Diocese of San Bernardino.
With God’ grace ……..
We, the Filipino Faithful of the Diocese of San

Bernardino, sharing equal dignity with the larger
Church community and called to be one body,
unite with our Bishops in a worshiping, serving
and evangelizing Filipino Ministry. As proactive
members of our parish communities, we pledge
to use our gifts and talents for the pursuit of
justice, peace, integrity of creation, and Christian
Unity.
(Mission Statement, Filipino Ministry - DSB)
The Board of Directors,

The Executive Committee and
The Standing Committees
Filipino Ministry Logo – It’s Meaning
The LOGO of the Filipino Ministry - DSB is rich in
symbolism and meaning. Let us unpack what they convey to
the Christian communities at large:
►HUMAN IMAGES: There are six human figures. The

number six represents the six vicariates (Hemet, High Desert,
Low Desert, Riverside, San Bernardino and West-End) in the
Diocese of San Bernardino which are distributed to the two
counties that comprise the diocese: San Bernardino and The first LOGO was designed in 1994 by
Riverside. The human images are the Filipinos residing in MICHAEL AZUL, a parishioner of Holy
the six vicariates. They are close to one another to convey the Family Parish in Hesperia.
unity that they signify, and that through their unity, a harmonious immersion to their respective
parishes will be smoothly accomplished.
►BAMBOO CROSS: This represents the flexibility of the Filipinos, that where they settled, they
always blossom in their faith. The bamboo can be used as tributaries where water will flow to give life
to arid land. Likewise the Filipinos, firm as they are, have loving hearts that feel the cries and needs of
others; they become life-givers.
►WHITE CLOTH HANGING ON THE CROSS: The white cloth represents resurrection, and
this is the vision of the Filipinos, that wherever they are they can always live the resurrection as life-
givers. This white cloth reminds Filipinos that their faith is embedded in the resurrection of Jesus.
►SHIP AND SAIL: The ship represents the County of Riverside and the sail represents the County
of San Bernardino, which comprises the diocese.
►FILIPINO FLAG: This conveys the roots of the

Filipinos. Their rich religious traditions and cultures are
elements that enrich the dynamics of life of the place where
they are planted. The flag reminds Filipinos in the Diocese of
San Bernardino to help enrich and strengthen the faith of the
larger Church community by promoting the Gospel values of
MAKA-DIYOS (PRO-GOD), MAKA-TAO (PRO-
PEOPLE), MAKA-BAYAN (PATRIOTIC), MAKA-
BUHAY (PRO-LIFE) and MAKA-KALIKASAN (FOR
INTEGRITY OF CREATION).
The present LOGO of Filipino
The flag was added within the meaning of the first logo; Ministry-DSB
designed in 2008 by Joe Rafols, parishioner of St. John the
Evangelist.
(Contributors: Very Rev. Romeo N. Seleccion, MS and Naida Castro)

The Filipino Ministry Prayer
Before You, Oh Lord our God, we pray with deep faith
that as we journey towards the realization of your dream
and fulfill our mission, may we realize
the diocesan vision and thrust.
We pray that we, the Filipino Faithful of the diocese of San

Bernardino, through the guidance of our Blessed Mother Mary,
may share equal dignity with the larger Church community
and called to be one body, unite with our bishops Gerald and
Rutillo, as well as our priests in the worshipping, evangelizing and
serving Filipino Ministry.
Fill our hearts with hope that we may become a community

of disciples and stewards of Jesus Christ from whom we have
the mission of making His gospel alive
in our diocese and in the world.
We pray that by promoting His gospel values of maka-Diyos (pro

God), makatao (pro people), makabayan (patriotic), makabuhay
(pro-life), at makalikasan (for integrity of creation), we may help to
shape a society with greater respect for human life, economic
and environmental justice, cultural diversity, and
global solidarity and build a Church where
the Kingdom of God reigns.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen

Diocese of San Bernardino
OFFICE OF THE EPISCOPAL VICARS
July 2, 2008
Dear Holy People of God:
As a FILIPINO MINISTRY of the Diocese of San Bernardino (FILM-DSB), we have come a

long but memorable journey. Allow me to use the episodes of the Transfiguration of Jesus to
help us unpack three movements of our momentous journey to the mountaintop:
First, “Jesus took Peter, James and John and led them up a high mountain apart by
themselves…and he transfigured before them.” This journey to the mountain top is an
image of COMPANIONSHIP. Second, “Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, ‘Rabbi, it
is good that we are here. Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and
one for Elijah’”. This is a picture of a HOME. Third, “This is my beloved Son. Listen
to him.” This is a moment of WITNESSING.
COMPANIONSHIP, HOME and WITNESSING are images where Jesus wants the FILM-DSB
to walk with him, not only to the mountaintop, but more significantly in our involvement in our
communities, parishes and in the diocese. COMPANIONSHIP opens the door of our hearts to
see Jesus’ vision of an intimate HOME where humanity is touched by the love of God, and
impels us to be WITNESSES of the gospel.
As members of FILM-DSB, let us be proactive companions in building the Kingdom of God

(our HOME); hence, let us be prophetic witnesses in promoting the Gospel values of MAKA-
DIYOS (PRO-GOD), MAKA-TAO (PRO-PEOPLE), MAKA-BAYAN (PATRIOTIC), and
MAKA-KALIKASAN (FOR INTEGRITY OF CREATION).
In our Lady of La Salette,
Rev. Romeo N. Selección, MS

Episcopal Vicar
San Bernardino Pastoral Region
1201 East Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92404

Telephone (909) 475-5115 Fax (909) 475-5109 E-mail: episcopalvicar@sbdiocese.org
Office of the Episcopal Vicars
July 17, 2008
My Holy Saints of the Filipino Community.
As you celebrate your 15th anniversary as a formal ministry within our

Diocese, we join you in giving thanks to Almighty God. Your presence,
devotion and service have inspired many, both young and old, to following
Christ more faithfully. Your love for our Blessed Mother is particularly
inspirational. Thus, we pray that your ministry will continue to be blessed by
Jesus through Mary.
May God Bless You All,
Very Rev. Msgr. Tom Wallace Episcopal Vicar,

Riverside Pastoral Region
1201 East Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92404 Telephone (909) 4755107
Fax (909) 4755109 Email: episcopalvicar@sbdiocese.org
OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR
Oficina de la Vicecanciller
May of 2008
My Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Filipino Ministry,
Several years ago we planted a tree in front of our house in a place that would
provide the most shade. Our tree has grown so much that it now provides not only
the shade we wanted, but a home for birds that bring joyful songs and a place for the
neighborhood children to play.
I’ve seen the same growth take place in your ministry. In only fifteen years you have
not only established strong roots in our diocese, but have brought us much richness
and joy in sharing your culture. Maraming Salamat Po!
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. May you continue to grow in faith and
in unity, and may the fruits of your efforts bring you ever closer to our Lord.
Sincerely,
Maria H. Echeverria
Vice Chancellor
Director of Apostolic and Ethnic Affairs
1201 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, California 92404-4607

Phone: (909) 475-5140 Fax: (909) 475-5343
Email: mecheverria@sbdiocese.org
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body
you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in
you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as
you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to
God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of
the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him (Col 3:15-17).
Fifteen years may not be considered a significant period of time in the eyes
of historians, but fifteen years of ministry in a young diocese such as the
Diocese of San Bernardino, is an accomplished journey calling for celebration
and thanksgiving.
From a humble beginning in 1993, the Filipino Ministry in the Diocese of San
Bernardino has witnessed a tremendous growth and is now present at 28
parishes throughout the diocese. For this, let us give thanks to the Lord.
We give thanks to God for the many gifts, individual and communal, the
Filipino Ministry-DSB has brought to our diocese, especially the gifts Catholic
devotions and popular religiosity, the gifts of faith through the exemplary
and courageous life of San Lorenzo Ruiz, the gifts of joyful songs and dances
that raise our hearts to God through the celebrations of Simbang Gabi and
the feast of Santo Nino.
As director of the Office of Asian Pacific Islander Ministry, I am honored to

be part of this historical celebration. Let’s us remember our past to
continuously give thanks to our Lord and let us move forward to commit
ourselves to the building of the Kingdom of God through our local church of
San Bernardino, embracing, living and spreading the Good News of Jesus
Christ so that people lives are filled with hope. Let’s us bring the gift of
harmony and unity in the midst of chaos and diversity.
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary FilMin-DSB! Let’s move on! On to

our next fifteen years, loving and serving God and one another.
Sincerely in Christ,
Sr. Theresa Phan, LHC

Director, Office of Asian Pacific Islander Ministry - DSB
August 22, 2008
Dear Friends and Compatriots (MGA KABABAYAN),
Long live! Mabuhay! Viva los Filipinos!
Congratulations and warm greetings to All…Maalab na pagbati sa lahat…..
2008, we celebrate our Fifteen years of presence as Filipino Ministry in the

Diocese of San Bernardino. I, together with the first leaders of this Ministry,
can’t help but be grateful to God for the graces He has bestowed upon us in
this diocese. Let us give thanks with grateful heart to Bishop Gerald R.
Barnes who guide us through these years and to the many people whom God
has used to nourish and nurture this ministry.
Together with the different ethnic communities, we consider ourselves as

little stones that provide solid foundation to this diocese. There’s a wit that
says, “There are three kinds of people in this world, those who make things
happen, those who watch things happen and those who wonder, what
happened.” We are grateful that the past and present leaders are completely
committed, actively involved and continue to share their time, talent and
treasure that makes the ministry vibrant and responsive to the people.
In the grand design of building the church of God, each one is like a small
piece of stone with a talent to contribute. Each one of us has flaws yet
indispensable in the building of the kingdom. You have contributed to the
building of the Body of Christ; continue to be a Welcoming/Hospitable,
Faith Sharing, and Reconciling and Collaborative community. God bless
and Keep up……
_________________________________
Rev. Art Joseph Monzon-Balagat
Out-going President, USFCMC
United States Filipino Catholic Ministries Council
Filipino Ministry, National Consultant to USCCB/PCMR
Office of the Asian and Pacific Islander Ministry
1201 E. Highland Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92404
www.filministry.com
e-mail: FilipinoMin-DSB@att.net
May 3, 2008
Warmest greetings of Peace and Joy of Christ!
As we celebrate 15th year anniversary of FILIPINO MINISTRY, it is a occasion to thank

God for the graces that ministry has received, for the growth it has experienced, for the
opportunity to minister and for the call of stewardship. It is also a period to remember
and thank those people who have been part of the ministry and share their time, talents
and treasures to the ministry. To God and to our fellow ministers, let us say together:
MARAMING SALAMAT PO!
Celebrating our anniversary is a moment for us to gather and share the blessings and
dreams as well as the richness of our experiences. Let us bring then our family and
community members to gather around the Table of God’s love and Goodness and from
there we may draw strength and abundant blessings. HALINA! MAGSALO SA HAPAG.
This celebration of our Quicinera of Filipino ministry in the diocese, let us take this
period to look forward and to renew our commitment. As a people of God may we
become the bearers and doers of the Gospel values of MAKADIYOS, MAKATAO,
MAKABAYAN, MAKABUHAY AT MAKA-KALIKASAN (pro-God, pro-people,
patriotic, for the culture of life, for the integrity of creation). Let us continue to journey
towards the Kingdom of God where justice, peace, unity and integrity of creation reign.
MABUHAY!
Congratulations! Happy anniversary! Thank you! God bless you!
In Christ through Our Lady,
Fr. Antonio G. Abuan, MS

Diocesan Director
Filipino Ministry - DSB
www.filministry.com
May 3, 2008
Mga Kababayan,
Greetings and congratulations!
We began our joyful 15th year celebration as a diocesan ministry – freely expressing our Filipino
Catholic faith, traditions and culture- with a candlelight procession of the images of Our Lady of Peace
and Good Voyage, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Blessed Pedro Calungsod and Venerable Mother Ignacia del
Espiritu Santo. We highlighted the day with a Eucharistic Celebration and, thereafter, a dinner/dance
fellowship. Throughout the history of the Filipino Ministry – DSB you have generously supported its
programs and activities by sharing your time, talent and treasure.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and the Standing Committees, thank
you…
Thank you for promoting formation and providing assistance and guidance in the organizational
development of a Filipino Ministry at the parish level;
Thank you for assisting in the pastoral care and service to the Filipino community, particularly the poor
and the oppressed, through parish and diocesan programs;
Thank you for facilitating adult, young adult and youth evangelization by using formation and catechesis
relevant to our Filipino religiosity, spirituality and culture;
Thank you for fostering the Filipino faith communities in accordance with the Filipino family values and
meaningful worship while promoting dialogues and solidarity with other cultures;
Thank you for promoting the vocations of priesthood, deaconate, religious life and lay ministries; and
Thank you for promoting international solidarity with other ethnic communities and nationals in the larger
Church community.
May God’s love, peace and joy be with you always.
Naida C. Castro
Chairperson
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Friends in the Filipino Ministry of the Diocese of San Bernardino!
Greetings of the Lord’s Peace to you all!
As we celebrate the 15th Founding Anniversary of the Filipino Ministry of the Diocese of San
Bernardino, the National Alliance of Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) in the United States of
America send you solidarity greetings of gratitude, joy and inspiration!
We thank you for keeping the faith alive in this new land that many of you call your very own
home. We know that this faith is rooted in our experience and culture as a people of the
Philippines, varied in our regional expressions and yet one in its national identity. We know that
this faith is alive in our devotions to the different images of Jesus Christ and of the Blessed
Mother Mary, the saints who help us in the different seasons of our life and livelihood (San
Isidro Labrador, San Roque, etc), in our family and extended family values, in our sense of being
a community first before we are individuals, as shown in the “bayanihan” spirit, in our basic
orientation to the holy, as in our concepts of “bahala na (Bathala na)” , “pagkakasala at
kaparusahan”, and in our being “maka-tao at maka-Diyos, maka-Buhay, makabayan at
makakalikasan”!
We rejoice with you in keeping our identity integrated into the US Church and society. By this
integration, we are enriched by this new home and by this multi-ethnic society just as we give of
ourselves to contribute to their richness. But what polishes us together, in this sharing of
strength and weaknesses, is our faith in Jesus Christ, alive in each of us, present in our society, in
our being Church, and known most especially among those who are most in need!
With you we are inspired to open up to the future, in a great experience of being a World
Church, a pilgrim church on earth that serves the full realization of God’s Kingdom. That is why
we must always link ourselves with the people back home in the Philippines, and with the other
countries of origin of fellow immigrants because the history of this country and our own
respective country-histories have always had profound relationships in times of war and peace, in
the struggles for justice and truth, for freedom and liberation.
We look forward to a continuing partnership with you in the Filipino Ministry as we live out our
faith together in the loving service of our brothers and sisters.
Fraternally yours,
Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC

President
National Alliance for Filipino Concerns
www.filministry.com
September 3, 2008
Maligayang Pagbati sa lahat ng Katolikong Pilipino sa Diyoseses ng San

Bernardino !
We Filipinos are known to be religious . Anywhere we go, we bring along with us

our religious practices. A lot of these practices can be seen in so many devotional
groups. Here in the Diocese of San Bernardino , I have identified at least 44
devotional groups that originated from Filipinos.
It is within my job description as Spiritual Director of the Filipino Ministry-DSB

to mentor and monitor all the devotional groups of Filipino origin that are
operating within the Diocese. We have guidelines for all devotional groups who
do their activities in this diocese. These guidelines can be found in this Directory.
It is the hope of the Filipino Ministry-DSB that, through this Directory, every
Filipino Catholic in the Diocese of San Bernardino will be informed of the
Diocesan Pastoral Program and become actively involved in the Church.
As we celebrate the 15th year of the Filipino Ministry-DSB, I pray that we may be
able to respond more generously to the invitation of Christ to follow Him and
become good and responsible stewards of all the gifts that He has entrusted to us.
Mabuhay tayong lahat kay Kristo!
Fr. Dennis Legaspi

Spiritual Director
Filipino Ministry – DSB
Organizational Structure
Vice Chancellor & Director

of Apostolic & Ethnic Affairs
Maria Echeverria
Director, Asian-Pacific
Hispanic Ministry African-American Islander Ministry Native Americans
Sr. Theresa Phan
Filipino
Vietnamese Korean Indonesian Tongan
Ministry
Standing Board of Executive General

Committees Directors Committee Assembly
FAMILY YOUTH &

TEMPORALITIES
LIFE YOUNG ADULT
Marriage Philippine
Fundraisings
Encounter Exposure
Family Encounter/
Other Youth Encounter
Dialogue with
Children Programs World Youth Day
Other Other
Programs Programs
SOCIAL
WORSHIP EVANGELIZATION
CONCERNS
Diocesan Filipino
Advocacy Celebrations MFI/APPI
Works Simbang Gabi
San Lorenzo Ruiz
International Seminars/
Retreats/
Solidarity Works Workshops
Recollections
Social Recollections/
Devotional
Services Retreats
Groups
Other
Programs Parish Media
Diocesan
Based
FILIPINO MINISTRY, DIOCESE OF SAN BERNARDINO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2006 - 2009
Rev. Arturo Monzon-Balagat Rev. Antonio G. Abuan, MS Rev. Dennis Legaspi

Maria Echevaria, Sr. Theresa Phan, L.H.C.
Ex-Officio Director Spiritual Director
Ex-Officio Ex-Officio
Pastor, St. Anthony-San Jacinto Pastor, Our Lady Of The Administrator, St.
Vice Chancellor and Director, Asian-Pacific
National Apostolate , USCCB Desert Elisabeth of Hungary
Director of Apostolic & Ethnic Islander Ministry, Diocese of
Apple Valley Desert Hot Springs
Affairs, Diocese of San San Bernardino
Bernardino
Naida Castro Nini Dyogi Vicki De La Cruz Rudy Soliman

Merci Littaua Treasurer
Chairperson Vice Chairperson Representative
St. George St. Thomas The Apostle Secretary Blessed John XXIII
Sacred Heart High Desert
Fontana Riverside Fontana Our Lady of the Desert
Rancho Cucamonga
Apple Valley
Lourdes De Jesus Bing Johnson Vangie Fernandez Beth Managan Frank Lansang
Alternate Representative Representative Alternate Representative Representative Alternate Representative
High Desert San Bernardino San Bernardino West End A West End A
Holy Family Hesperia St. Adelaide St. Adelaide St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Highland Highland Ontario Ontario
Louie David Owett Cabildo Ariel S. Jamisola Manny Alidio

Vic Eslava
Representative Alternate Representative Alternate Representative Representative
Representative
West End B West End B Hemet Low Desert
Hemet
St. Peter & St. Paul Sacred Heart St. Anthony Blessed Kateri
St. Christopher
Alta Loma Rancho Cucamonga San Jacinto Beaumont
Moreno Valey
Tess Alidio Jose F. Rafols Benjie Lungay

Alternate Representative Representative Alternate Representative
Low Desert Riverside Riverside
Blessed Kateri St. John The Evaangelist St. Catherine Of Alexandria
Beaumont Riverside Riverside
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
2006 - 2009
Rev. Antonio G. Abuan, MS Rev. Dennis Legaspi Naida Castro Nini Dyogi
Director Spiritual Director Chairperson Vice Chairerson
Pastor, Our Lady Of The Desert Administrator, St. Elisabeth of St. George St. Thomas The Apostle
Apple Valley Hungary Fontana Riverside
Desert Hot Springs
Merci Littaua Vicki De La Cruz Very Rev. Ben Alforque, Romy Enriquez Nel Rabe
Secretary Treasurer MSC,VF Member-At-Large Member-At-Large
Sacred Heart Blessed John XXIII Member-At-Large Ministry Formation Institute, St. Peter & St. Paul
Rancho Cucamonga Fontana Vicar Forane-Riverside Vicariate Diocese of San Bernardino Alta Loma
Parochial Vicar, St. Catherine of
Alexandria – Riverside
STANDING COMMITTEES
Joe & Cely Rafols June & Techie Bitanga Nini Dyogi Sr. Nina Achacoso, MSM
Coordinators Coordinators Worship Coordinator
Family Life Youth & Young Adult Acting Coordinator Evangelization
St. John The Evaangelist St. Catherine of Alexandria St. Thomas the Apostle St. Anthony
Riverside Temecula Riverside San Jacinto
Owett Cabildo Robert Clamor

Coordinator Coordinator
Stewardship & Finance Social Concerns
Sacred Heart St. George
Rancho Cucamonga Ontario
FILIPINO CLERGY, DEACON AND RELIGIOUS
Rev. Antonio G. Abuan, MS Very Rev. Benjamin Alforque, MSC Rev. Arturo Monzon-Balagat Rev. Frederick Costales, MS Rev. Msgr. Cesar Encinares
Pastor, Our Lady Of The Vicar Forane Pastor, St. Anthony Parochial Vicar Chaplain
Desert - Apple Valley St. Catherine of Alexandria San Jacinto St. Christopher Loma Linda University
Riverside Moreno Valley Medical Center
Loma Linda
Rev. Ignacio Estrada S.V.D. Rev. Nick Gito, MSC. Rev. Jose R. Goopio, S.V.D. Rev. Arian G. Intal, MS
Rev. Joven Junio, MS
Chaplain St. Catherine of Alexandria Director Our Lady of the Desert
Pastor
San Bernardino Community Riverside Divine Word Missionaries Apple Valley
St. Christopher
Hospital Riverside
Moreno Valley
Rev. Enrique Lapuebla, MS Rev. Dennis Legaspi Rev. Herman Manuael, SVD Rev. James Oropel
Rev. Seraphim T. Molina, S.T.
Chaplain Administrator Business Office Manager Holy Innocents
Director
Riverside County Regional St. Elisabeth of Hungary Divine Word Misionaries Victorville
Missionary Servants of the
Medical Center Desert Hot Springs Riverside
Holy Trinity
House of Formation
Riverside
Rev. Generoso T. Sabio, MSC Rev. Romeo N. Seleccion, Rev. Cristobal Subosa, F.I. Rev. Msgr. Antonio G. Sudario
Rev. Emilio Reyes, SVD
Pastor MS Sacred Heart Chaplain
Director
St. Catherine of Alexandria Episcopal Vicar Rancho Cucamonga St. Bernardine Medical Center
Divine Word Misionaries
Riverside San Bernardino Region San Bernardino
Riverside
Rev. Briccio Tamorro, SVD Donnie Geaga Sr. Nina Achacoso, MSM Sr. Angelita Bacleon, MSM Sr. Lily Salilin, MSM
Provincial Superior Deacon St. Anthony St. Frances of Rome St. Frances of Rome
Divine Word Missionaries St. Peter & St. Paul San Jacinto Wildomar Wildomar
Riverside Alta Loma
Fifteen Years of Service In the Pastoral Care of the Filipino Community
Filipino Ministry – Diocese of San Bernardino
We, the Church of San Bernardino, are a community of believers in Jesus Christ, called to impact
family, neighborhood and society with the Gospel so that people’s lives are filled with hope. (Mission
Statement - Diocese of San Bernardino)
In 1985 Pope John Paul II, in his address on World Migrant’s Day, insisted that “the immigrant
members of the Church, while freely exercising their rights and duties and being in full ecclesial
communion in the particular churches, feel themselves Christians and brothers towards all, must be
able to remain completely themselves as far as language, culture, liturgy and spirituality, and particular
traditions are concerned.”
In the late 1980’s Filipinos in the Diocese of San
Bernardino (DSB) were able to express their Filipino
faith, religiosity and culture through various movements
and devotional groups (i.e., Filipino Cursillo, Rosary,
Santo Niño, Lord of Pardon, Our Lady of Fatima, etc.)
by gathering in homes. As more Filipinos took residence
in the area they began to form Filipino Choirs, one of
which became popularly known as the Ontario Vicariate
Choir led by Emilio Gamalinda together with Sr. Joy
Aranda, Louie and Annie David, and others whose
names have been written on the palm of His hands.
Louie and Annie David In April 1991 Most Rev. Phillip Straling, Bishop of the
Diocese of San Bernardino, and Msgr. Peter Luque,
Vicar of Ethnic Affairs, began the outreach to the
Filipino community together with Filipino Fr. Sofronio
Aranda and lay leaders Santiago “Santi” and Virgie
Gorospe, who were parishioners of St. Paul the
Apostle – Chino Hills.
In January 1992 Msgr. Luque was succeeded by
Auxiliary Bishop Gerald R. Barnes. With the arrival
of Fr. Arturo J. Monzon-Balagat in November 1992
and, thereafter, the Missionaries of the La Salette
Fr. Maurice Cardinal and Fr. Romeo Seleccion,
outreach to the Filipino community continued to
flourish. Filipinos came together for the celebrations
of diocesan Simbang-Gabi Novenas. Fr. Balagat, Virgie and Santi Gorospe
Fr. Seleccion and the Gorospes continued tapping the Filipino Cursillistas and members of devotional
groups, who became the grassroots in the formation of a formal diocesan Filipino Ministry.
Fifteen Years of Service In the Pastoral Care of the Filipino Community Filipino Ministry
On April 7, 1993, a group of Filipino leaders gathered for a consultation, headed by Bishop Barnes, at
Sacred Heart in Etiwanda, now Rancho Cucamonga. The consultation was designed to solicit input for
the planning and setting of the goals for a diocesan Filipino Ministry. During the consultation process
Bishop Barnes recognized and commented on the gifts that Filipinos were bringing - our faith, our
service and our rich religious culture and practices – to the diocese. He asked the following questions
for reflection:
1. What are the issues and needs facing the Filipino Catholic community in the Diocese of San
Bernardino?
2. What are the gifts and talents the Filipino Catholic community possess to address these
needs?
3. What are the obstacles present within the Filipino Catholic community that interferes with
addressing these needs?
4. What are the hopes and expectations of the Filipino community from the Diocese of San
Bernardino?
An Ad Hoc Committee was formed with Fr. Balagat as the convenor and Mr. Gorospe as the lay
contact person. The ensuing dialogues, including vicariate meetings in the West End, Riverside, San
Bernardino and Victorville, gave birth to the Filipino Ministry – Diocese of San Bernardino (Filmin-
DSB). The result of the grassroots consultation was compiled by Fr. Seleccion and was later
presented to Bishop Barnes and to the General Assembly for ratification on January 15, 1994, at St.
Anne Church in San Bernardino.
On October 13, 1994, Bishop Barnes signed the Constitution and By-Laws of the Filipino Ministry –
DSB, with its Mission Statement, Purpose, Goals and Objectives and an organizational set-up
consisting of the:
A. General Assembly, the highest consultative body of the Filipino Ministry, responsible for reviewing,
deliberating and amending the Constitution and By-Laws subject to the approval of the Board of
Directors.
B. The Board of Directors, the highest policymaking body of the Filipino Ministry, deliberating on
policies, actions, or issues pertaining to the Filipino Ministry, acting on matters received from the
General Assembly and serving as an Advisory Body to the Bishops of the Diocese, as well as a
resource group for pastors and other Diocesan bodies among the Filipino communities.
C. The Executive Committee, exercising the general supervision and implementation of the day-to-day
affairs of the Filipino Ministry, working with and through the Standing Committees: Worship and
Prayer, Evangelization/Education/Formation, Christian Service, Stewardship and Finance, Family
Life and Youth.
On November 7, 1994, the Constitution and By-Laws was adopted. Fr. Balagat was the first Director
appointed by Bishop Barnes and Jessie Cristobal was elected as the first Chairperson. The Advisory
Board consisted of the following officers and members:
Fr. Art Balagat, First Director Jessie Cristobal, First Chairperson Members of the 1994 Advisory Board Of the
of the Filipino Ministry - DSB of the Filipino Ministry - DSB Filipino Ministry - DSB
Ex-Officio Members (4)

Most Rev. Gerald R. Barnes, Auxiliary Bishop and Vicar of Ethnic Affairs
Fr. Arturo J. Monzon-Balagat, Director of Filipino Ministry
Fr. Romeo N. Seleccion, MS, Priest Liaison
Santiago B. Gorospe, Lay Coordinator
Filipino Representatives (8)
Jessie Cristobal, Chairperson of the Board and Youth Committee
Aurora Heminger, Vice-Chairperson of the Board and Education Committee
Zuming Hermosura, Secretary
Mar Tigno, Treasurer
Romeo Villar, Chairperson of Christian Service Committee
Romeo de Guzman, Chairperson of Worship and Prayer Committee
Godofreda B. Sumalangcay, MD, Chairperson of Stewardship (Finance) Committee
Lydia Samaniego, Member of Worship and Prayer Committee
Non-Filipino Representatives (3)
Fr. Tim Keppel, Pastor of Resurrection Church, Fontana
Sr. Teresa Gomez, Director of Hispanic Ministry
Thomas R. Lenert, Chairperson of Family Life Committee
Ms. Cristobal chaired the Filipino Ministry – DSB until 1997. From 1997 – 1998 the position of
Chairperson was vacant.
Among the activities from 1994 – 1998 were:

• December 1994, First Diocesan Fund Raising Campaign; first prize: Jeep Cherokee; over
$100,000.00 were raised of which 40% was shared with participating parishes and a donation
was made to purchase the landmark at the Pastoral Center.
Displaying the Cherokee Jeep and Winners of the Cherokee Raffles awarded during the Simbang Gabi Kickoff held at
St. Joseph Church, Fontana on December 15, 1994.
• May 28, 1995, Santacruzan ’95, A Filipino Faith- Life Cultural Celebration; officer in-charge: Dr.
Freda B. Sumalangcay, Stewardhip (Finance) Committee Chairperson; venue: International Pavilion,
National Orange Show, San Bernardino.
Filipino Ministry Contingent to the Flores De Mayo Festival in Orange Show, San Bernardino
• June 1995, Filipino Ministry – DSB Youth Summer Basketball Competition; a diocesan
competition amongst various members of the Parish Filipino Ministries; sponsored by the Youth
Committee.
• September 30, 1995, First Pastoral Conference in honor of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino
Saint; coordinators: Mon and Len Robrigado, Ontario Vicariate; emcee: Salvador N. Calumno, Jr.,
Ontario Vicariate Representative; venue: St. George – Ontario.
• December 15, 1995, Simbang-Gabi Kick-Off Celebration; main celebrant: Most Rev. Gerald R.
Barnes; venue: St. Anne – San Bernardino.
Simbang Gabi Kickoff held at St. Ann Church, San Bernardino on December 15, 1995.
• May 30, 1997, Papuri at Pasasalamat (Praise and Thanksgiving) – A Showcase of Philippine
Sacred Music for Sacraments & Other Celebrations; sponsored by the Filipino Ministry of the
West End Vicariate in collaboration
with the Jesuit Music Ministry and
Bukas Palad Choir; venue: Our Lady
of the Desert – Apple Valley.
Bukas Palad Choir performed on May 30, 1997 at the

Sturges Center for Performing Arts in San Bernardino
In 1998, Willie Bugaoan was elected as the second Chairperson.

Fr. Balagat remained as the Director until 2003, when Msgr.
Cesar “Ching” Encinares succeeded him. In May 2004, Ms.
Bugaoan stepped down as Chairperson. During this period Fr. Willie Bugaoan, Second
Filmin-DSB Chairperson
Antonio G. Abuan was also appointed by Auxiliary Bishop
Dennis O’Neil as the Chaplain to the Filipino Cursillo in Christianity Movement.
Among the activities were:
• September 27, 1998, Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz Celebration; main
celebrant: Most Rev. Gerald R. Barnes; venue: St. George –
Ontario.
• November 15, 1998, a task force was formed to look into the Banal na
Pag-aaral (BNP); the task force, which comprised of priests and parish
leaders whose parishes were close to the BNP headquarter and a
lawyer, met regularly with Fr. Balagat; as a result: Bishop Gerald Barnes
issued statements on Msgr. Cesar Encinares, February 10, 1999, and December 8, 2005,
banning the BNP in the Second Filmin-DSB
Director
Diocese of San Bernardino.
• December 13, 1998, Simbang Gabi Kick-Off Celebration and Cursillo Thanksgiving Mass; main
celebrant: Most Rev. Gerald R. Barnes; theme: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the
Diocese and Preparing for the Third Millennium; the Filipino Ministry West End Vicariate, Hispanic,
Vietnamese and Korean Choirs collaborated in providing the music for the combined multicultural
celebration, which was preceded by a Grand Ultreya of the Filipino Cursillo Movement; venue: St.
George –Ontario.
• May 8 - 9, 1999, Philippines Boys Choir Concert, a fundraising of the Ministry of Sisters of
Social Services in the Philippines for the educational fund of the choir members was supported by
the Filipino Ministry – DSB; very poor but musically gifted members of the choirs were 8- 15 year
old young men from the farms of Bukidnon, Mindanao Island, the Philippines.
The Philippine Boys Choir
• August 29, 1999 to February 2000, Theology Formation Program for the Filipino Ministry
leaders, a program of the Parish Ministry Formation Program (PMFP) for the Filipino Catholics
offered by the Ministry Formation Institute (MFI) to develop and assist leaders of the diocesan
and parish Filipino Ministries, prayer/devotional groups and movements.
• October 29, 1999, First Simbang-Gabi Workshop in collaboration with the Office of Worship;
presenters: Les Rangel Santos, Liturgy and Music director from Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and
Kathleen Estrella, Music Director – DSB; venue: Pastoral Center – DSB.
• September 25, 1999, Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz Celebration; main celebrant: Rev. Romeo N.
Seleccion, MS, Parochial Vicar of St. Christopher – Moreno Valley and Director of the Asian-
Pacific Islander Ministry – DSB; venue: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish - Montclair.
• December 11, 1999, Simbang-Gabi Kick-Off Mass; main celebrant: Rev. Romeo N. Seleccion, MS;
choir: Good News Chorale; venue: St. Paul the Apostle – Chino Hills.
• April 13, 2000, Vocations Dinner with His Excellency Gerald R. Barnes; a night for Filipino families
from the different vicariates to hear vocation stories; attended by 250 adults and children; venue:
Pastoral Center.
• May 26 – 28, 2000, Eucharistic Congress; theme: Open Wide the Doors to Christ; music provided
by West-End Vicariate Choir of the Filipino Ministry – DSB/Good News Chorale (GNC), choir
director:Raul Cancio; venue: Ontario Convention Center.
• June 24, 2000, UGNAYAN 2000 (ENCUENTRO 2000) – Iba’t-ibang Mukha sa Tahanan ng
Diyos (Many Faces in God’s House); keynote speaker: Very Rev. Steve Porter, Vicar Forane, West-
End Vicariate; respondent – Reflection on the Many Faces in God’s House – Encuentro 2000:
Elizabeth Manangan, Ethnic Coordinator, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Ontario; respondents –
Reflection on the Jubilee 2000: Ligaya Butts, Member, Diocesan Jubilee Committee and Josie
Dumdum, Renew 2000 Coordinator, St. Paul the Apostle – Chino Hills; presenter – Filipino Culture
and Religiosity: Irma Isip, Consultant, Asian and Pacific Islander Perspectives, Archdiocese of Los
Angeles; presenter – Hispanic Culture and Religiosity: Sr. Cecilia Calva, Hispanic Affairs and
Encuentro Coordinator, DSB; presenter – Native American Culture and Religiosity: Dean Frank
Alaniz; presenter – Vietnamese Culture and Religiosity: Sr. Theresa Phan, LHC, Director, Asian-
Pacific Islander Ministry – DSB; Presenter – Korean Culture and Religiosity: Peter Chung, Korean
Community Diocesan Liaison; presenter – Tongan Culture and Religiosity: Sr. Clare Tavo, OSH,
Tongan Community Diocesan Liaison; presenter – African-American Culture and Religiosity: Rev.
Richard McGee, CR, Vicar for African-American Community; and presenter- Synthesis: Rev. Romy
Seleccion, MS, Pastor of Our Lady of the Desert – Apple Valley; venue: St. Margaret Mary – Chino.
Participants to the Encuentro 2000 held at the San Bernardino Diocese Pastoral Center
• June 24, 2000, Commissioning of the Board Officers

and Members; Chairperson Willie Bugaoan; Youth
Coordinator Jose Crespo, Evangelization/Education/
Formation Coordinator Naida Castro; Christian Service
Coordinator Bernadette “Chabs” Aranez; Stewardship
and Finance Coordinator Etchell Alfonso; Family Life
Coordinators Jose and Cely Rafols; and Worship and
Prayer Coordinator Amy Foulkes; venue: Ugnayan 2000,
St. Margaret Mary – Chino.
• October 7, 2000, Rev. Arturo Joseph Monzon- Balagat’s
25th Priestly Ordination Anniversary Celebration to honor
his many accomplishments, particularly, his pastoral care of
the Filipino Catholics in the diocese and beyond; attended by
Msgr. Gerald M. Lopez, STL , V.G., many diocesan Filipino
priests and 350 Filipino Ministry members of the diocese;
venue: Hilton Hotel – Ontario.
Flyer For the Family Campout
• October 20-22, 2000, First Family Campout of the Filipino Ministry of the Diocese of San
Bernardino at Yucaipa Regional Park in sponsoredship with Family Life and Christian Service
Committees to bring families together.
• December 9, 2000, Most Rev. Gerald Richard Barnes’ Silver Jubilee of Priesthood Mass;
a commemorative book of the Bishop’s 25 years of priesthood was presented by Willie
Bugaoan, Chairperson of the Commemorative Book, and Tess Faicol, one of the lead writers of the
book.
• December 15, 2000, Simbang-Gabi Kick-Off Celebration; main celebrant: Most Rev. Gerald R.
Barnes; venue: St. Adelaide – Highland.
• January 2001, Rev. Arturo J. Monzon-Balagat was appointed chairperson of the United States
Filipino Catholic Ministries Council (USFCMC), an organization of Filipino Ministries nationwide; Fr.
Balagat succeeded Fr. Joe Arong.
• February 18, 2001, A Study Day on the Church in Asia, with a Special Focus on the Philippine
Church; presenter: Rev. Luis Antonio Tagle, Diocese of Imus, Cavite, Philippines; venue: Pastoral
Center – San Bernardino.
• April 7, 2001, First Diocesan Lenten Day of Prayer; an all-day retreat attended by 200
participants; retreat director: Fr. Ramon Cortez; music provided by the El Shaddai Music Ministry of
St. George – Fontana; Valimer Jansen interpreted part of Genesis in a song; Passion play by St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton - Ontario parishioners; venue: Sacred Heart – Rancho Cucamonga.
• June 3, 2001, Asian-Pacific Encuentro sponsored by the Asian-Pacific Islander Ministry; Keynote
Speaker and Eucharistic Celebrant: Most Rev. Gerald R. Barnes; Music and Liturgical Dance by El
Shaddai Ministry of St. George – Fontana; three other parishes provided cultural dance numbers;
Venue: St. Margaret Mary – Chino.
• June 16, 2001, Workshop on Introduction to Music Ministry; a prerequisite class for the Simbang-
Gabi Refresher Workshop and for Music Ministry Certification by the Office of Worship; designed for
Filipinos and everyone involved with music ministry in the multicultural assemblies; presenters:
Kathleen Estrella and Sr. Theresa Gomez; venue: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Ontario.
• June 22, 2001, Simbang-Gabi Refresher Workshop; presenter: Kathleen Estrella; venue: St.
Catherine of Alexandria - Rialto.
• September 21, 2001, Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz Celebration; main celebrant: Most. Rev. Dennis
O’Neil; choir: Good News Chorale; venue: St. Christopher - Moreno Valley.
• December 15, 2001, Simbang-Gabi Kick-Off Celebration, a multicultural celebration; main celebrant:
Most Rev. Dennis O’Neil; Fr. Charles Schultz, STD, Pastor; venue: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton -
Ontario.
• December 23, 2001, Simbang-Gabi Closing Liturgy; main celebrant: Fr. Ramon P. Cortez; venue:
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel – Rancho Cucamonga.
• February 14, 2002, St. Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance; objective: to raise funds for World
Youth Day 2002 participants; special guests: Most Rev. Dennis P. O’Neil and Msgr. Gerald M.
Lopez; venue: St. George – Ontario.
• March 6 - 7, 2002, Youth Symposium; a two-day symposium centered on the ministry to and with
youth; attended by Youth Committee Chairperson Jose Crespo; venue: Pastoral Center.
• April 27, 2002, Link an Evening with the San Bernardino Youth – Dinner/ Dance; objective: to
raise funds for 22 scholars of XVII World Youth Day in Toronto, Canada; venue: St. George –
Ontario.
• May 26, 2002, Marian Choir Concert,; Objective: to raise funds to build a retirement home for
priests in the Philippines was supported by the Filipino Ministry – DSB; musically gifted members
of the choirs are from the Diocese of Imus, Cavite, Philippines.
May 26, 2002 Marian Choir Concert held at St. George Church, Ontario
• July 18 – 28, 2002, World Youth Day 2002; Willie Bugaoan and Naida Castro accompanied a
group of youth and young adults, including diocesan seminarians; venue: Toronto, Canada. September
21, 2002, Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz Celebration; main celebrant: Most Rev. Dennis O’Neil; venue:
St. Catherine of Alexandria - Temecula.
• October 12, 2002, Multicultural Family Day –

Unity in Diversity; an all day event sponsored by
the Hispanic Affairs, Asian Pacific Islander
Ministry, Assembly for Catholics of African
Descent, Native American Ministry, Office of
Social Concerns and Office of Worship; the
Filipino community contributed in the liturgy
and entertainment, lunch and cultural exhibitions;
venue: Aquinas High School.
• October 25, 2002, Simbang-Gabi 2002 Sending Off Mass for World Youth Day 2002 Participants to
Canada held at St. George Church, Ontario
Formation Workshop; the workshop challenged
participants to prepare liturgies that are authentically Filipino and liturgies that provide
opportunities to bring other cultural groups together with the Filipinos in this celebration;
presenter: Kathleen Estrella, a musician from the Diocese of San Bernardino; venue: St. Thomas
the Apostle – Riverside.
• September 21, 2002, Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz Celebration; main celebrant: Most Rev. Dennis
O’Neil; venue: St. Catherine of Alexandria – Temecula.
• December 15, 2002, Simbang-Gabi Kick-Off, main celebrant: Most Rev. Dennis O’Neil; venue: St.
Catherine of Siena - Rialto.
• February 14, 2003, St. Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance;
objective: to raise funds for WYD 2005 participants; venue:
St. George – Ontario.
• April 2, 2003, focus group discussion of the Women’s
Commission, a commission on status of women in church
and in society attended by Willie Bugaoan, Naida Castro
and Merci Littaua; venue: Pastoral Center – DSB.
• May 31, 2003, Asian-Pacific Presence: Harmony in
Faith; in collaboration with the Ministry Formation
Institute, Asian-Pacific Islander Ministry and the Office
of Worship; presenter: Cecile Motus, Coordinator of
Ethnic Affairs, Office of Pastoral Care of Migrants and
Refugees, USCCB; venue: Pastoral Center – DSB.
•September 2003, Atty. Francis Papica, representing
Southern California in the Philippines, received the
Bayaning Filipino Award, project of Philippines ABS- February 14, 2003 Valentines Day
CBN Broadcasting Corporation to promote the values Dinner Dance
of the Filipino people; Atty. Papica, a parishioner of St.

Paul the Apostle – Chino Hills, was nominated in collaboration with UGAT Foundation’s Director
Fr. Nilo Tanalega, SJ.
• September 28, 2003, Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz; main celebrant: Rev. Arturo J. Monzon-
Balagat: venue: St. George- Ontario.
San Lorenzo Ruiz Celebration at St. George, Ontario
• December 14, 2003, Simbang-Gabi Kick-Off; theme: Filling Lives with Hope; main celebrant: Msgr.
Gerardo Lopez, STL, Vicar General, and homilist Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC; venue: St.
George – Fontana.
• December 23, 2003, Simbang-Gabi Closing Liturgy; main celebrant: Fr. Arturo J. Monzon-
Balagat; followed by the Filipino Priests in Concert; venue: St. George – Ontario.
Filipino Clergy Concerts
On March 4, 2004, Filipino Ministry – DSB Director Msgr. Encinares called for an Ad Hoc
Committee at the Pastoral Center to: 1) Assess, evaluate and plan for the future of the Filipino
Ministry–DSB; 2) Conduct a survey to determine the presence and involvement of Filipinos within the
parishes in the Diocese of San Bernardino; and 3) Review the draft of the proposed revisions to the
Filipino Ministry – DSB’s Constitution and By-Laws. During this period the Evangelization and Worship
Committees had the following evangelization and liturgical activities:
• March 12, 2004, Lenten Reflection - Reclaiming the Passion, Death & Resurrection of Jesus In
Our Times: A Reflection of our Lord’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection According to St. Matthew,
St. Mark, St. Luke and St. John; presenter: Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC, SSL; venue: St.
George – Ontario.
• May 1, 2004, Conversing and Connecting from the Heart Part I, a discussion and study of Filipino-
American youth between the ages of 14 and 19 years old; attended by 75 parents and 60 Filipino-
American teen-agers; purpose: to conduct an in depth look on the Filipino American family dynamics
and psychologies to help better understand the cultural and value conflicts encountered by Filipino
immigrants and our American born children at home, school and church settings; facilitators: Jocelyn
Pacleb, Ph.D. a lecturer of Asian American Studies and Filipina/o American Studies from CSU,
Fullerton and project leaders Theresa Palang, MBA and Grace Lacsamana, MA from St.
Christopher Church, Moreno Valley; a survey questionnaire with a focus on parent and youth
background information, Filipino cultural values and practices, communication and issues and concerns
of Filipino-American families specially designed for the study by Dr. Pacleb was used; venue: St.
Christopher – Moreno Valley.
• June 19, 2004, Conversing and Connecting from the Heart Part II; keynote speakers: Dr. Patricia
Heras, a clinical and consulting psychologist who has done extensive research studies on Filipino-
American youths in San Diego and Texas and Fr. Arturo J. Monzon-Balagat, the President of the
United States Filipino Catholic Ministries Council (USFCMC) and Pastor of St. George, Ontario;
venue: St. George –Ontario.
• July 2004 – The quantitative study summary of the Filipino-American youth and parent survey was
submitted to the Office of Asian Pacific Islander Ministry (APIM) Office by Dr. Jocelyn Pacleb,
with an eighty-page narrative interpretation by Theresa Palang, a sociologist and Grace Lacsamana,
a child psychologist; APIM Office provided the primary grant used for the six-month study; additional
external funding came from the business community.
• September 3 and 4, 2004, First National Convocation of the United States Filipino Catholic
Ministries Council (USFCMC) in collaboration with the Office of the Pastoral Care of Migrants
and Refugees (PCMR)/Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) of the United States Conference
of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Filipino Ministry – DSB; theme: The Filipino Ministry:
Enriching the Life and Mission of the United States Catholic Church; USFCMC President: Fr.
Arturo Joseph Monzon-Balagat; venue: St. George – Ontario.
• September 28, 2004, Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz; main celebrant: Very Rev. Msgr. Tom
Wallace, Episcopal Vicar, Riverside Region; venue: St. Christopher – Moreno Valley.
• October 23, 2004, A Day of Recollection on Faithful Citizenship; speakers: Episcopal Vicar of
San Bernardino Very Rev. Bob Miller; Director of the Office of Social Concerns Jeanette Arnquist;
Educator of Philosophy and Theology Tom Lenert; sponsored by the United States Filipino
Catholic Ministries (USFCMC) and the Filipino Ministry – DSB in collaboration with the Office of
the Asian-Pacific Islander Ministry and the Office of Social Concerns, Diocese of San Bernardino.
• November 2004, Simbang-Gabi Workshop; presenters/facilitators: Fr. Dennis Legaspi and
Kathleen Estrella; venue: St. Edward – Corona.
• December 11, 2004, Simbang-Gabi Kick-Off; theme: Celebrating the Eucharist - Harmony in Faith,
Unity in Diversity; main celebrant: Most Rev. Gerald R. Barnes; plaques of appreciation were given
to Fr. Arturo J. Monzon-Balagat and Willie Bugaoan for their leadership in the Filipino Ministry –
DSB; venue: Resurrection – Fontana.
• December 23, 2004, Simbang-Gabi Closing; main celebrant: Msgr. Tom Wallace, Episcopal Vicar,
Riverside Region; venue: St. Christopher – Moreno Valley.
• 2004 St. Bernardine Award presented by Most Rev. Gerald R. Barnes
to Bing Johnson, parishioner of St. Adelaide – Highland; venue: Our
Lady of the Rosary Cathedaral – San Bernardino.
• 2004 Outstanding Catholic School Principal Award presented by
Most Rev. Gerald R. Barnes to Madelaine Thomas, parishioner of
Resurrection – Fontana.
In the latter part of 2004, in the Bing Johnson absence of an active Advisory
Board and an active Executive 2004 St. Bernardine Awardee Committee, Msgr. Encinares
organized a Care Taker Committee (CTC) and delegated the responsibility for the Filipino Ministry –
DSB to the CTC. Members of the CTC included: Fr. Arturo Monzon-Balagat; Fr. Antonio G. Abuan,
MS; Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC; Romy Enriquez; Merci Littaua; and Naida C. Castro. From
February 2005 through May 2006, the CTC reviewed and revised the Constitution and By-laws, as
well as continued to assess and discuss preliminary plans on how to direct, organize and implement
various activities during the period of transition. Among the activities during this critical period of
transition were:
• February 15, 2005, first CTC meeting; discussed preliminary plans on how to direct, organize, and
implement the various activities of the Filipino Ministry - DSB during the period of evaluation and
transition of leadership.
• March 28, 2005, second CTC meeting; among the major topics of discussion: Constitution and By-
Laws of the Filipino Ministry – DSB and an immediate plan for assessment,evaluation and planning.
• April 9, 2005, General Meeting; Fr. Antonio G. Abuan, MS, presented the interim structure of the
Filipino Ministry–DSB and introduced the leadership under the CTC; venue: St. George – Ontario.
• April 30, 2005, First Invitational Choral Song Festival - a Tribute to St. George’s 100 Year
Anniversary; co-sponsored by the United States Filipino Ministries Council (USFCMC); proceeds
benefited the Junipero Serra House of Formation and the Office of Vocations, DSB; coordinator: Fr.
Gem Bandivas; venue: St. George – Ontario.
• June 6, 2005, General Meeting of Filipino Ministry

Parish Leaders; Fr. Antonio G. Abuan, MS,
presented the draft of the proposed Constitution and
By-Laws; venue: St. George – Ontario.
• June 11, 2005, a Day of Reflection - Meeting God in
Our Transition Times; presenter: Fr. Dennis
Legaspi; venue: St. George – Ontario.
• June 26, 2005, a Memorial Tribute to His
EminenceJaime Cardinal Sin; main celebrant Fr.
Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC; venue: St. George –
Ontario.
• August 10 – 24, 2005, World Youth Day; Fr. Arturo

J. Monzon-Balagat, Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC, Alex
and Naida Castro, and Jose and Cely Rafols accompanied
a group of youth and young adults (36 participants); venue:
Dioceses of Limburg and Cologne in Germany. April 30, 2005 First Invitational Choral Song
Festival. St. George, Ontario
2005 World Youth Day, Cologne, Germany

• September 1, 2005, Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC was appointed Vicar Forane by Bishop Gerald
Barnes.
• September 16, 2005, First Coordinator of Ministries Formation Program (CMFP) Graduation;
seven Filipino leaders, including the first Filipino deacon of this diocese, Deacon Donnie Geaga, and
his wife, Charet, completed the CMFP; main celebrant: Most
Rev. Gerald R. Barnes; venue: Holy Rosary Cathedral – San
Bernardino.
• September 24, 2005, Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz; main
celebrant: Most
Rev. Rutilio del
Riego; venue: St.
Thomas the
Apostle –
Riverside.
• October 8, 2005,
Thanksgiving
Deacon Donie Geaga,
Mass; main First Filipino Deacon
celebrant Very Diocese of San Bernardino
Rev. Robert
L. Miller; homilist: Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC; venue:
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Ontario.
• November 5, 2005, first session of the Simbang-
Gabi Workshop; presenters/ facilitators: Fr. Benjamin
E. Alforque, MSC, Sr. Angie Bacleon, and Naida Castro;
diocesan Simbang- San Lorenzo Ruiz Celebration at
Gabi coordinator:Merci Littaua; venue:
St. Martha – St. Thomas the Apostle, September 2005
Murrieta.
• November 11, 2005, second session of the Simbang-Gabi Workshop; presenters/facilitators: Naida
Castro and Sr. Angie Bacleon, MSM, assisted by Fr. Fred Costales, MS; diocesan Simbang-Gabi
coordinator: Merci Littaua; venue: St. Paul the Apostle – Chino Hills.
• November 19, 2005, the CTC continued its review of the Constitution and By-Laws and made
corrections/amendments to clarify and further improve its presentation. Fr. Gem Bandivas, J.C.L.,
Office of Canonical Services, and Bobby Tuazon, visiting professor from the University of the
Philippines, assisted in the review and revision.
• December 1 – 4, 2005, USFCMC National Meeting; Fr. Arturo J. Monzon- Balagat, President –
USFCMC; Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC, SSL, Merci Littaua, and Naida C. Castro represented
the Filipino Ministry – DSB in the USFCMC National Meeting; Fr. Alforque was one of the speakers
at this meeting; venue: Northampton, PA.
• December 10, 2005, Simbang-Gabi Kick-Off; diocesan theme: The Eucharist: Celebrating Many
Faces in God’s House; main celebrant: Msgr. Tom Wallace, Episcopal Vicar, Riverside Region; venue:
St. Martha – Murrieta.
• December 23, 2005, Simbang-Gabi Closing Liturgy; main celebrant: Very Rev. Robert L. Miller;
venue: Our Lady of the Desert - Apple Valley.
• 2005 Quarterly Vicariate Meetings; Parish and Vicariate Meetings with various Parish Filipino
Ministries were held at Mt. Carmel – Rancho Cucamonga, Sacred Heart – Rancho Cucamonga, St.
Adelaide – Highland, and St. Christopher – Moreno Valley.
• 2005 Guadalupe Award presented by Most Rev. Gerald R. Barnes to Naida Castro, parishioner of
St. George – Fontana; venue: Holy Rosary Cathedral –
San Bernardino.
• 2005 Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross presented by
Most Rev. Gerald
R. Barnes to Fr.
Romeo N. Seleccion,
MS; Pastor of St.
Christopher – Moreno
Valley; venue: Holy
Rosary Cathedral –
San Bernardino.
• January 15, 2006,
2005 Guadalupe Awardee First Choral Festival
Naida C. Castro of the Cavite Clergy
in Concert; co-
sponsored by the National Asian and Pacific Catholic Organization
2005 Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice
of Southern California (NAPCO So. Cal); funds raised benefited Cross Presentation
the Diocese of Imus and NAPCO So Cal (30%); venue: St. George
– Ontario.
• February 16, 2006, Second Choral Festival of the Cavite Clergy in Concert; cosponsored by the
NAPCO So. Cal; funds raised benefited the Diocese of Imus and NAPCO So Cal (30%); venue:
St. Catherine of Alexandria – Riverside.
• March 11, 2006, Lenten Reflection - Stewardship: the Challenge of the Paschal Mystery to U.S.
Christians in Our Time; presenter: Very Rev. Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC, SSL, Vicar Forane,
Riverside Vicariate; cosponsored by the NAPCO, So. Cal;; venue: St. George – Ontario.
• March 2006, Amor Es Entregarse Award presented by Most Rev. Gerald R. Barnes to Willie
Bugaoan, parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Ontario.
Upon approval of the Vice-Chancellor and Director of Pastoral and
Ethnic Affairs Maria Echeverria and the Director of the Asian and
Pacific Islander Ministry Sr. Theresa Phan, the CTC called for a
General Assembly at St. George – Ontario on May 20, 2006. With
Ms. Echeverria and Sr. Theresa present, the proposed amendments
to the Constitution and By- Laws were presented and ratified.
Fr. Antonio G. Abuan, MS became the third Director and Fr. Dennis
Legaspi, the Spiritual Director; other officers of the Executive
Committee were respectively elected as follows: Naida C. Castro
and Nini Dyogi as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, respectively; Merci 2006 Amor Es Entregarse
Littaua as Secretary; and Vicki dela Cruz as Treasurer. Fr. Benjamin E. Awardee, Willie Bugaoan
Alforque, MSC and Romy Enriquez were selected and approved by the Board as Members-at-Large of
the Executive Committee.
The following Vicariate Representatives and Alternates were nominated and approved to represent the
vicariates to the Board: Ralph Millare and Wil Vita – Representative and Alternate Representative,
Hemet Vicariate; Fred Capinpin and Jose Rafols – Representative and Alternate Representative,
Riverside Vicariate; Rudy Soliman and Lou de Jesus – Representative and Alternate Representative,
High Desert Vicariate; Beth Manangan – Representative, San Bernardino Vicariate.
The following were nominated and approved as Coordinators of
the Standing Committees: Jose and Cely Rafols – Famiy Life,
Edwin and Rowena Gabriel – Youth and Young Adult, Helen
Seno – Worship, Sr.Niña Achacoso and Minda Ramos –
Evangelization, Frank Lansang – Social Concerns and Owette
Cabildo – Temporalities (Finance).
The first Executive Committee meeting was on July 24,
2006, at St. Catherine of Alexandria – Riverside; amongthe
subject matters discussed at the meeting was the
strengthening of Parish Filipino Ministry, Filipino Ministry –
DSB's E-Newsletter; and the probability of a FilipinoMinistry
– DSB Office and a part time staff at the Pastoral Center.
Rev. Antonio G. Abuan, MS Keeping in mind the importance of communication, consultation,
Third Director, Filmin-DSB
collaboration, connection and coordination with the Filipino
Catholic community, the Executive Committee continued to work on the Pastoral Plan, reviewing the
history of the Filipino Ministry – DSB, observing and identifying religious and cultural practices and
affiliations, as well as inquiring into and identifying the different facets and needs of the Filipino
Catholics, such as:
• How can we reach out to those who have not yet heard of our ministry?
• How can we nurture those who are already involved in our ministry?
• How can we bring back those who have left our ministry and parish community?
In carrying out the vision, mission, purpose, goals and objectives of the Filipino Ministry – DSB, the
officers and members of the Board and the Executive and Standing Committees moved forward with
the following activities prior to the first Board Meeting:
• June 21 - June 30, 2006, the Filipino Ministry – DSB sponsored a youth and young adult exposure
San Luis Lumad Community High School, Agusan Del Sur.

program, Discovering and Rediscovering the Filipino Roots - A Journey to the Philippines, to promote
multicultural diversity and harmony as richness in the Diocese of San Bernardino; the program
exposed the youth and young adults to urban and rural communities in Manila, Cavite, Agusan del Sur
and General Luna in Surigao del Norte. It included a four-day stay with the Lumad (indigenous
community) at the San Luis LumadCommunity High School in Agusan del Sur, a three day stay at
the beautiful white-sand beach resort in General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, a visit at
the Urios University in Butuan, as well as sightseeing and shopping in Manila, Quezon City and
Cebu; pioneers of the program were: Eddie Banuelos (St. George - Ontario); Roman, Alexander and
Monica Castro (St. George - Fontana); Richelle Argenal (St. George - Fontana); and Jomer
Laurenaria (Cavite, Philippines); pioneers were accompanied by Alex and Naida Castro (St. George –
Fontana), Felicitas Cenica, Cavite, Philippines) and Lorna Balatay (Manila Philippines); guides and
facilitators: Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque. MSC and the Sisters of Missionaries of the Assumption.
• June 9 – July 3, 2006, officers and members or the Executive Committee and Board of Directors
supported and attended the first National Asian Pacific Catholic Convocation (NAPCC) sponsored by
the National Asian Pacific Catholic Organization (NAPCO) in Arlington, VA; among the presenters
were: Fr. Arturo J. Monzon-Balagat, President of the NAPCO, and Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC,
SSL.
National Asian Pacific Catholic Convocation (NAPCC), Washington, DC,June 30 – July 3, 2006
National Asian Pacific Catholic Convocation (NAPCC), Washington, DC,June 30 – July 3, 2006
• August 5, 2006, the Executive Committee held a Strategic Planning Meeting to organize its plan
of developing short- and long-term goals and finalize the program for the series of Goal Setting
Workshops. During the first Board Meeting on August 9, 2006, at the Pastoral Center, among the
topics discussed were issues/concerns regarding Filipino Ministries at the parish level, including
existence and providing guidance to various Filipino religious organizations and movements, forming
Vicariate leadership teams, strengthening Parish Filipino Ministries, lay parish leader consultation
meetings, parish and vicariate visitation meetings, E-Newsletter, Filipino Ministry – DSB Office and
Staff, Commissioning of Officers and Members of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and
Standing Committee, and various upcoming events.
On November 19, 2006, at the combined Thanksgiving Luncheon and Board Meeting, the Executive
committee presented to the Board of Directors the One-Year (2006 – 2007) Plan of Action of the
Filipino Ministry – DSB for review and approval.
The Plan of Action included the specific goals and objectives of the Executive Committee and the
various activities planned by each Standing Committee based on committee objectives (described in the
Constitution and By-Laws) as follows:
Executive Committee
Goal 1. To organize the Filipino Community.
Objectives:
1. To strengthen the Parish Filipino Ministries in the Diocese of San Bernardino;
2. To expand the Filipino Ministry in the Diocese;
3. To consolidate the existing parishes into clusters/vicariates;
4. To network with various Filipino communities/organizations locally, nationally and internationally; and
5. To support and oversee the plans and activities of the Standing Committees: Family Life, Youth and
Young Adult, Worship, Evangelization and Temporalities (Finance) Committees.
Goal 2. To facilitate evangelization by using formation & catechesis relevant to Filipino culture.
Objectives:
1. To set up a curriculum intended for the Filipino Community and religious organizations;
2. To promote or provide Filipino educational development; and
3. To establish internal leadership and education program.
With the support and collaboration of the various Parish Filipino Ministries, the cooperation of Vicariate
Representatives and Alternate Representatives, the Executive Committee together with the Standing
Committees successfully accomplished its objectives accordingly:
On November 10, 2007, a General Assembly Meeting was held at Sacred Heart in Rancho
Cucamonga, where the Constitution and By-Laws was presented for approval.
General Assembly, November 10, 2007, held at Sacred Heart, Rancho Cucamonga
Family Life Committee
• May 23, 1998, Spring Dinner Dance in collaboration with the
Family Life and Youth Committee to bring Families Together In
An Atmosphere of Friendship, Canaraderie, and Joy. venue:
Centennial High School -Corona
• February 24, 2007, Reconciling Differences – How to Resolve
Conflicts in Families, Church, & Organizations; presenter: Msgr.
Cesar “Ching” Encinares; venue: St. Thomas the Apostle –
Riverside.
• April 11, 2008, Asian-Pacific Islander Dinner with Bishop Barnes
in collaboration with the Asian-Pacific Islander Ministry – DSB;
venue: St. George -Ontario.
• May 3, 2008, Dinner/Dance Reception in celebration of the
15th anniversary of the Filipino Ministry – DSB in collaboration
with the Youth and Young Adults, Evangelization and Social
Concerns Committees; venue: St. George - Ontario. Spring Dinner Dance, May 23, 1998
15th Anniversary Celebration of the Filipino Ministry - DSB
• May 31 – June 1, 2008, Family Committee sponsored the Encounters of Married Couple Weekend
Seminar;; venue: St. Catherine of Alexandria -Riverside.
Class No. 1, Encounters of Married Couple sponsored by the Family Life Committee held at St. Catherine of
Alexandria-Riverside, May 31-June 1, 2008.
• July 1, 2008, Most Rev. Gerald R. Barnes appointed

Fr. Romeo N. Seleccion, MS as Episcopal Vicar, San
Bernardino Region; Spiritual Adviser of Family Life
Committee.
Youth and Young Adult Committee
• April 21, 2007, Asian-Pacific Youth Day – Bridging the Gap;
sponsored by the Asian and Pacific Islander Ministry; Speaker
and Eucharistic Celebrant: Very Rev. Benjamin E. Alforque,
MSC; venue: St. George, Ontario.
• May 25, 2007, Priestly Ordination of Fr. James Oropel –
first Filipino priest ordained in the DSB; Filipino Ministry – DSB
assisted the Office of Vocations in organizing the reception and
program after the ordination; venue: Sacred Heart – Rancho Re. Romeo N. Selleccion, MS,
New Episcopal Vicar,
Cucamonga. San Bernardino Region
2007 Priestly Ordination of James Oropel

• June 18 – July 3, 2007, Discovering and Re-Discovering the Philippines, a Philippine Exposure
Program introducing Filipino - Americans and their friends to Philippine history, culture and present
day realities – the survival of the poor and the struggles of the marginalized for justice, peace, and
integrity of creation; participants visited/toured and interviewed the Filipino people in the following
areas:
o Don Roberto’s Winery, Imus, Cavite – produces sweet and dry mango wine and coffee wine from
Philippine yellow and green mangoes, and coffee.
o General Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, Cavite – home of the first Philippine President.
o Isla Puting Bato, Tondo, Manila – where our participants had an overnight stay with the community
over the breakwaters of Manila Bay.
o House of Congress, Quezon City – for a briefing on Philippine Government.
o CENPEG (Center for People Empowerment in Government) – UP, Diliman, Quezon City –
a nonprofit organization.
o Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac – where farmers were massacred in their struggle to own the land they
till.
o Fr. Saturnino Urios University, Butuan
City, Agusan del Norte – participants
were introduced to the university life,
programs, and the “American Dream”
of the young Filipinos.
o San Luis Lumad Community High
School, Agusan del Sur – the group
enjoyed a two-day stay with the students
and learned the Indigenous peoples’
struggles for cultural identity, their claim
for their ancestral land and domain and
their struggle for the integrity of
creation.
o Fine white sand beaches in General
Luna, Surigao del Norte (aka Surfing 2007 Discovering and Re-Discovering the Philippines
Capital of the Philippines); the group enjoyed boating, swimming, and snorkling.
o Meeting with the children of the unsung heroes of the Philippines, Cebu City – group learned the
struggles and fate of the marginalized and their fight for human dignity and liberty.
• April 26, 2008, Asian-Pacific Youth Day in collaboration with the Asian and Pacific Ministry –
DSB; venue: St. George - Ontario.
• May 31, 2008, Priestly Ordination in collaboration with the Office of Vocations – DSB; venue: St.
Paul the Apostle - Chino Hills.
Worship Committee
• September 30, 2006, Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino Saint; main celebrant: Most
Rev. Rutillo del Riego; con-celebrants: Fr. Alex Castillo; Fr. Gem Bandivas; Fr. Oscar Reynoso; Fr.
Antonio G. Abuan, MS; Fr. Romeo N. Seleccion, MS; Fr. Gerald Vidad; Fr. Ronald Guzman, MS; Fr.
Fred Costales, MS; Fr. Chris Subosa, FI; Fr. Dennis Legaspi; and Msgr. Cesar “Ching” Encinares;
Officers and members of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee were commissioned during
the Mass; venue; St. George – Ontario.
• October 28, 2006,

first session of
Simbang-Gabi Workshop;
presenter/facilitator:
Fr. Dennis Legaspi;
47 parish leaders in
attendance; venue
Sacred Heart Church
- Rancho Cucamonga.
• November 11, 2006,
second session of
Simbang Gabi Workshop;
presenters/facilitators:
Fr. Benjamin E.
Diocesan Filipino Ministry San Lorenzo Ruiz Choir and Liturgical Dancers, Alforque, MSC and Naida
September 30, 2006, St. George, Ontario Castro; 40 parish
leaders in attendance; venue: St. Edward – Corona.
• December 9, 2006, Simbang Gabi Kick-Off; theme: Stewardship; main celebrant: Most Rev. Gerald
R. Barnes; venue: Sacred Heart – Rancho Cucamonga.
• December 23, 2006, Closing Simbang Gabi Celebration; main celebrant: Most Rev. Rutilio Del
Diego; venue: Corpus Christi - Corona.
• January 21, 2007, Welcoming Christ in the Migrant – Mass in collaboration with the Office of
Social Concerns and Asian-Pacific Islander Ministry; venue: Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral - San
Bernardino.
• May 13, 2007, Misa Ng Bayan - dedicated to an honest, orderly, & peaceful (HOPE) election in the
Philippines; main celebrant: Very Rev. Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC, VF; venue: St. Christopher -
Moreno Valley.
• September 29, 2007, Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz – First Filipino Saint; main celebrant: Fr. Romeo
N. Seleccion; venue: St. Catherine of Alexandria - Temecula.
• December 15, 2007, Simbang Gabi Kick-Off; theme: We are a Pilgrim Church; main celebrant:
Very Rev. Bob Miller, Episcopal Vicar, San Bernardino Region; venue: St. Peter and St. Paul -
Alta Loma.
Simbang Gabi Kickoff celebrations held at St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Alta Loma, December 15, 2008.
• December 23, 2007, Simbang Gabi Closing; main celebrant: Very Rev. Msgr. Tom Wallace,
Episcopal Vicar, Riverside Region; venue: St. Catherine of Alexandria - Riverside.
Simbang Gabi Closing celebration held at St. Catherine of Alexandria, Riverside, December 23, 2008.
Simbang Gabi Closing celebration held at St. Catherine of Alexandria, Riverside, December 23, 2008.
•May 3, 2008, Eucharistic Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Filipino Ministry – DSB and
candlelight procession of the images of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Our Lady of Antipolo),
San Lorenzo Ruiz, Blessed Pedro Calungsod and Venerable Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo;
main celebrant: Fr. Romeo N. Seleccion, MS; venue: St. George – Ontario.
Candlelight Procession of Our Lady o Peace and Good Voyage

• June 14, 2008, Misa Para sa Inang Bayan – A Celebration of Philippine Independence Day; main
celebrant: Fr. Manuel dela Cruz, MS, Provincial Superior of the La Salettes; homilist: Fr. Romeo N.
Seleccion, MS; concelebrants: Fr. Jose Goopio, SVD, and Fr. Fred Costales, MS; venue: St.
Christopher – Moreno Valley.
•September 27, 2008. Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz; Main Celebrant; Very Rev. Romeo N. Seleccion,
Homilist, Fr. Dennis Legaspi; venue, St. Joseph – Fontana.
Evangelization Committee
Objectives
1. To establish a working plan of action for each committee;
2. To have a common understanding and collaborative ministry;
3. To learn and practice the process of firming up the organization of committees on the parish/
vicariate/diocesan level;
4. To come up with a working paper that will help us in the ministry;
5. To create a collaborative ministry; and
6. To consult with the participants in responding to the needs of our communities.
• August 11, 2006, Session I of the Goal Setting Workshop, Pastoral Planning Process; presenter/
facilitator: Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC, SSL, VF; venue: Sacred Heart - Rancho
Cucamonga.
• August 25, 2006, Session 2 of the Goal Setting Workshop; facilitators: Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque,
MSC, VF and Fr. Dennis Legaspi; Standing Committee Coordinators held committee meetings to: 1)
analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats faced by eachcommittee; 2) to
determine/discern concrete concerns, response and tasks; and 3) to develop a one-year program of
action; venue: St. Thomas the Apostle – Riverside.
• October 13, 2006, Session 3 of the Goal Setting Workshop; Standing Committee Coordinators
reported on the results of their discussions; venue: St. Catherine of Alexandria - Riverside.
• November 25, 2006, Lenten Reflection - “Are You the One Who is to Come or Shall We Wait
for Another? (A Biblico-Theological Reflection on Jesus: the Image of the Steward); presenter: Fr.
Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC, SSL, VF, Biblical Theologian, Educator and Author; venue: St. George
– Fontana.
• March 4, 2007, A Lenten Reflection – Filipino Perspective, in collaboration with the Filipino
Ministry of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles; presenter: Most Rev. Antonio Luis “Chito” Tagle,
Bishop, Diocese of Imus, Cavite, Philippines; venue: The Holy Spirit Church - Fountain Valley.
• March 30, 2007, A Lenten Recollection; presenter: Fr. Dennis Legaspi; venue: Pastoral Center.
• October 13, 2007, first session of Simbang-Gabi Workshop; presenter: Fr. Cristobal Subosa, FI;
venue: St. Peter & St. Paul – Alta Loma.
• October 27, 2007, second session of Simbang- Gabi Workshop; presenters: Deacon Donnie Geaga
and Grethel Cabison; venue: St. Catherine of Alexandria - Riverside.
Simbang Gabi Workshop, Session 2 held at St. Catherine Of Alexandria, Riverside on October 28, 2007
• February 14, 2008, Convocation of Filipino Devotions, Prayer Groups and Movements in
collaboration with the Office of Maria Echeverria, Vice-Chancellor and Director of Apostolic and
Ethnic Affairs; emcee: June Bitanga; speakers: Fr. Antonio G. Abuan, MS; Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque,
MSC, SSL, VF; Naida Castro, MSLM; Maria Echeverria; and Fr. Dennis Legaspi; venue: St. George
– Ontario.
February 14, 2008, Convocation of Filipino Devotions, Prayer Groups and Movements
• March 14 – 15, 2008, Lenten Day of Prayer and Reflection: Spirituality of Christian Leadership;
emcee: Nini Dyogi, Vice Chairperson, Filipino Ministry - DSB; speakers: Fr. Antonio G. Abuan, MS,
Director, Filipino Ministry - DSB; Sr. Niña Achacoso, MSM, Coordinator, English Religious Program,
St. Anthony – San Jacinto; Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC,SSL, VF, Educator and Biblical
Theologian; Naida C. Castro, MSLM, Chairperson, Filipino Ministry - DSB; Maria Echeverria, Vice
Chancellor and Director of the Apostolic and Ethnic Affairs – DSB; Fr. Dennis Legaspi, Spiritual
Director, Filipino Ministry – DSB; and Cecile Motus, Assistant Director, Secretariat of Cultural
Diversity in the Church; venue: Divine Word Retreat House – Riverside.
Lenten Reflections, Divine Word Retreat Center, Riverside May 14 – May 15, 2008
• May 23 – May 27, 2008, Asian Theology Conference and Consultative Meeting on Asian and
Pacific Ministries; the members of the Board representing the Filipino Ministry – DSB were Fr.
Arturo JU. Monzon-Balagat, Fr. Antonio G. Abuan, MS, Naida C. Castro, and Merci Littaua, together
with Social Concerns Committee Member Maria Sanchez. Ms. Castro reported on the activities of
the Filipino Ministry – DSB and gave a copy of the documentary “Discovering and Rediscovering the
Philippines to Cecile Motus, Assistant Director of the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the
Church, Asian and Ethnic Affairs, USCCB; venue: Tucson, AZ.
• September 10, 2008. Reflection in the Lives of San Lorenzo Ruiz and the Venerable Mother
Ignacia del Espiritu Santo; presenter/facilitator; Fr. Dennis Legaspi; venue: St. Joseph – Fontana.
• October 11, 2008. Simbang Gabi Reflection and Workshop (First Session); presenter; Fr. Dennis
Legaspi; facilitator: Merci Littaua and Nini Dyogi; venue: St. Theresa – Palm Springs.
• October 18, 2008. Simbang Gabi Reflection and Workshop (Second Session); presenter; Very Rev.
Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC, SSL; facilitator: Naida Castro and Bernadette “Chabs” Aranez; venue:
St. Margaret Mary – Chino.
2008 Simbang Gabi Reflection and Workshop (2nd Session), St. Margaret Mary, Chino
Social Concerns Committee

• June 2006, provided financial assistance to benefit the victims of the mudslides in Leyte.
• March 12 – 14, 2007, Ecumenical Conference on Human Rights in the Philippines; attended by Fr.
Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC and Naida Castro as representatives of the Filipino Ministry – DSB;
venue: Washington, DC.
• March 21 – 25, 2007, Permanent People’s Tribunal – attended by Fr. Art Balagat as
representative of Filipino Ministry – DSB; venue: The Hague, Netherlands.
• April 28, 2007, “AHA! GANITO NA NGA BA?” The Catholic Social Teachings and the Philippine
Realities: Challenge to U.S. Catholics; presenters: Verne Schweiger, Office of Social Concerns,
DSB and Marie Hilao-Enriquez, Secretary General – KARAPATAN (Human Rights Organization in
the Philippines); venue: St. George - Ontario.
• July 15 – 20, 2007, Social Concerns Summer Institute; attended by Social Concerns Coordinator
Frank Lansang as representative of the Filipino Ministry – DSB; venue: Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• August 10, 2007, Forum: Analysis and Prospects of Contemporary Philippine Society; guest
speaker: Marie Hilao-Enriquez, Secretary General – KARAPATAN, an alliance of human rights
organizations in the Philippines committed to the defense of people’s rights and civil liberties,
supporting the struggles of oppressed Filipinos for justice and genuine peace and development;
venue: St. George – Ontario.
•December 5, 2007, National Alliance of Filipino Concersns (NAFCON) Regional Meeting in
collaboration with the Social Justice Committee to promote concerns among Filipinos. Venue St.
George, Ontario.
NAFCON Meeting, December 5, 2007 held at St. George, Ontario

• 2007 Guadalupe Award

presented by Most Rev. Gerald
R. Barnes to Josie Dumdum,
parishioner of St. Paul the
Apostle – Chino Hills.
• 2007 Most Outstanding
Filipino Award presented by
Phil Central to Very Rev.
Benjamin E. Alforque, Vicar
Forane, Riverside Vicariate and
Parochial Vicar, St. Catherine 2007 Most Outstanding Filipino 2007 Guadalupe Awardee
of Alexandria – Riverside. Awardee, Fr. Ben Alforque, M.S.C. Josie Dumdum
• February 9, 2008, Bishops’ Dinner; funded six representatives in solidarity with the fund raising
campaigns of our Bishops; venue: Riverside Convention Center.
2008 Bishop Barnes Annual Dinner Celebrations

• September 12, 2008, San Bernardino Launching of the Filipino Ministry – DSB’s Documentary:
Discovering and Re- Discovering the Philippines; sponsored by the Social Concerns Committee in
collaboration with the Youth and Young Adults Committee; venue: Sacred Heart – Rancho
Cucamonga.
September 4, 2008, Fr. Ben Alforque, MSC and Naida Castro, Channel 18 Los Angeles Interview on the Launching of
Discovery and Re-Discovering the Philippines
September 12, 2008 Launching of Discovery and Re-Discovering the Philippines

• October 11, 2008, Los Angeles Launching of the Filipino Ministry – DSB’s Documentary:
Discovering and Re- Discovering the Philippines; sponsored by the Filipino Ministry – DSB and
member organizations of the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON); venue: Glendale
Library Auditorium – Glendale.
Temporalities (Finance) Committee
• July 8, 2007, first Filipino Ministry DSB GOLF TOURNAMENT; event coordinators: Dixon and
Jessie Cristobal; proceeds to benefit various activities of the Filipino Ministry – DSB, such as:
humanitarian assistance for natural and man-made calamities, Youth and Young Adult Educational/
Exposure Programs on Filipino Roots and World Youth Day 2008; venue: Moreno Valley Golf
Course.
2007 First Filipino Ministry, Diocese of San Bernardino Golf Tournament
•January 13, 2008, 2nd Annual National Migration Mass: From Many, One Family of God; sponsored
by the Office of Social Concerns and the Asian and Pacific Islander Ministry – DSB; main celebrant:
Most Rev. Rutilio del Riego; venue: Holy RosaryCathedral – San Bernardino.
• February 9, 2008, provided financial assistance to the diocese for the victims of the fire that
spread in the mountain resorts of San Bernardino County.
• April 8, 2008, provided financial assistance to Tulong Sa Bayan to assist in the search for
Jonas Burgos, a victim of human rights violations in the Philippines.
• April 18, 2008, provided financial assistance to KARAPATAN, a non-government organization in
the Philippines, to provide scholarships for the children of desperciados (victims of human rights
violations) in the Philippines.
• April 24, 2008, provided financial assistance to support Iraqi Catholic youth and young adults
attending World Youth Day 2008.
•April 29, 2008, supported 25 Filipino youth to attend the 2008 Asian-Pacific Youth Day; venue:
St. George – Ontario.
2008 Participants to the Asian Pacific Youth Day
• April 29, 2008, provided financial assistance in funding projects

of the Ecumenical Movement forJustice and Peace (EMJP) in
the Philippines.
• June 26, 2008, provided financial assistance to Iskolar ng
Bayan to provide scholarships for five children in the Philippines.
• 2008 Guadalupe Award presented to Raoul and Melinda
Raymundo, parishioners of St. Paul theApostle – Chino Hills. 2008 Guadalupe Awardee
Raoul and Melinda Raymundo
• July 2008, first Filipino Ministry – DSB Directory; purpose: to commemorate 15 years of service in
the Diocese of San Bernardino; it is a means for the leadership in the Filipino Ministry – DSB to
express its deepest gratitude to the Filipino community for its generous support of the programs and
activities of the Filipino Ministry – DSB; the directory will serve as a tool for individuals, families,
parishes and other organizations to outreach and promote intra-and intercultural collaboration in the
larger Church community.
Members of the Directory Editorial Board
Since the inception of the diocesan Filipino Ministry to the present, the Constitution and By-Laws have
been amended twice, the latest of which added a third Member-at-Large. Appointed to this position was
Nel Rabe of St. Peter and St. Paul in Alta Loma. Also, changes in parish, family and/or professional
lives of our volunteers have resulted in new leaderships in the Vicariate and Standing Committees.
Responding to the needs for new Vicariate Representatives and Alternates in the Hemet Vicariate
were Vic Eslava and Oscar Rull, who was later succeeded by Ariel “Jojo” Jamisola, and in the
Riverside Vicariate were Jose Rafols and Benjie Lungay, respectively. Christina Galit of St. Peter
and St. Paul assumed the leadership role for the Youth and Young Adult Coordinator, followed by
June and Techie Bitanga of St. Catherine of Temecula. Bernadette “Chabs” Aranez temporarily
assumed the leadership role for the Evangelization Committee, and thereafter Sr. Niña Achacoso again
assumed the responsibility. When Frank Lansang became the Alternate Representative for West-end
A Vicariate, Robert Clamor became the coordinator of the Social Concerns Committee. With the
resignation of Cora Viray on or about January 2008, the Coordinator position for the Worship
Committee remains open to date. Nini Dyogi, however, has graciously accepted to take care of the
committee in an acting capacity.
And so, here we are, fifteen years later. We have increased the number of Parish Filipino Ministries in
the Diocese of San Bernardino and we have developed vicariate teams. Together with the Vicariate
and Alternate Representatives, we have held Quarterly Filipino Ministry – DSB Vicariate Meetings
hosted by various Parish Filipino Ministries.
Fifteen years later, we still need to continue to grow in faith from the level of basic catechism to the
level of adult faith formation, from an individual privatized faith to a community and multi-culturally
shared faith, from confusions and identity crises among our young Filipinos and Fil-Americans in relation
to their family background, parental guidance and upbringing, and the challenges of married life among
their parents, and, finally, we need to revisit the difficult situations obtaining in the Philippines that
caused us to migrate and the economic advancement we have now attained in the US, our host country
and adopted motherland. When we do this, we know how blessed we are. We are a gifted and talented
people, but these gifts and talents are unused, misused and abused. Ours is a faith that is deeply
rooted in the Judaeo-Christian and indigenous traditions, but when practiced, continues to be fixated in
devotions. Our family values of close family ties, extended family and community life are being
confronted with the culture of individualism, consumerism, hedonism and materialism: we are tempted to
focus our attention and concerns from persons to things, from being and becoming to having and
possessing. Many of our talents are involved with the liturgy, especially the music ministry, although
we are educated and capable of participating in the ministries of proclamation and evangelization, of
service and community-building. Indeed, we have improved in our economic and social standing, but we
tend to serve by dole out rather than by works of charity, justice and liberation: our social concerns
are more oriented to donations and social services rather than to empowerment, advocacy and
transformation.
Thus, we see that we are our own obstacles to growing as mature and committed Christians and
Catholics. We multiply by division; we are victims of a dualistic worldview, where soul is separate from
the body, which allows us to be liturgically active but socially uninvolved, indifferent and oppressive.
We are victims of a colonial mentality, and the miseducation that such dualism and mentality entail.
We have devotional groups and lay movements that have not been responsive to and aligned with the
Diocesan Vision-Mission, Goals, Policies and Programs.
In order to meet the needs of nourishing our faith-life, we continue to search for ways to use our
talents and gifts for the building of our Christian Community through the Filipino Ministry and to
overcome the obstacles through various programs and activities that spring from our identity as the
arm of the Bishop in his pastoral and spiritual outreach towards Filipinos and Fil-Americans in the
Diocese, in the service of God’s Reign. That is why many of us have actively participated and are
involved in parish and diocesan ministries:
1. Promoting formation and providing assistance and guidance in the organizational development of a
Filipino Ministry at the parish level;
2. Assisting in the pastoral care and service to the Filipino community particularly the poor and
oppressed through parish and diocesan programs;
3. Facilitating adult, young adult and youth evangelization by using formation and catechesis
relevant to Filipino culture and religiosity;
4. Fostering Filipino faith communities in accordance with Filipino family values and meaningful worship
while promoting dialogues and solidarity with other cultures;
5. Promoting the vocations of priesthood, deaconate, religious life and lay ministries; and
6. Promoting international solidarity with other ethnic communities and nationals in the larger Church
community.
Our Present and Future Needs and Continuing Challenges:

• On-going education/formation of our people: a graduated curriculum.
• Developing leadership and organizing skills among the new and the young.
• Determining our significant dates for common celebrations and advocacies.
• Identifying Movements of Hope in the country of origin, in Asia-Pacific, in the US Church and Society,
local, national and international.
• Establishing solidarity ties with Movements of Hope through communication, mutual education and
exchange, partnering in socio-economic projects and joint advocacy and prophetic actions.
• Consultation with the youth, starting from the local community level to the national level to evolve
their own pastoral program.
• Consultation with children and their parents, starting from the local community level to the national
level to evolve a pastoral program for children.
• Continuing cultivation and nourishment of aFilipino spirituality in a multi-cultural and US context.
Our Future Programs and Upcoming Major Events:

In addition to our annual diocesan-wide liturgical events and reflections during lent and advent seasons,
the Filipino Ministry – DSB continues to develop programs to deepen our understanding and strengthen
our faith, religiosity and culture as Filipino Catholics in the Diocese of San Bernardino. Among the
future programs and activities approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting on August 1, 2008,
include but are not limited to the following:
• November 1, 2008, General Assembly; venue: St. Elizabeth of Hungary – Desert Hot Springs.
• November 4 – 20, 2008, A Journey Through Biblical Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt - A
Biblico-Theological Reflection of and in the Holy Land with Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC and Fr.
Tony G. Abuan, MS; sponsored by the Evangelization and Family Life Committees.
• January 23 – February 6, 2009, Medical Mission and 2009 Discovering and Re- Discovering the
Philippines: Filipino Ministry – DSB at work in Isabela and Mindoro; sponsored by the Youth and
Young Adult, Social Concerns and Evangelization Committees.
• March 28 – 29, 2009, Asian and Pacific Pastoral Institute; in collaboration with the
Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs of the USCCB’s Committee on Cultural Diversity in the
Church (CCDC), the Ministry Formation Institute (MFI) – DSB, the Asian and Pacific Islander
Ministry – DSB, and the Filipino Ministry – DSB; venue:Pastoral Center.
Our Hopes and Expectations:
It is our undying hope and fervent expectation to bring our Filipino and Fil-American community into a
real communion that lives out the gospel values of love, truth, justice and peace for the event of God’s
Kingdom; to be integrated into the larger US Church, without losing our own identity, but open,
welcoming and ready to be enriched by the cultural identities and faith-life experiences and expressions
of others; to integrate our Filipino values with the diocesan core values by strengthening our sense of
hospitality, family life, “bayanihan”, and promoting our being “makatao, maka-Diyos, makabuhay, makabayan
and “maka-kalikasan”; and, yes, finally, to become real partners in the building of the local Church of San
Bernardino through the cultivation of the spirit and life of Stewardship, participation in the Small Faith
Communities, Faith Formation Programs and Social Concerns Campaigns and Advocacies.
(Contributors: Fr. Art Balagat, Jessie Cristobal, Willie Bugaoan, Dr. Freda Sumalangcay, Edna
Lagumbay, Bernadette “Chabs” Aranez and the present Officers and Members of Executive
Committee and Coordinators of the Standing Committees)
Constitution and By-Laws of the Filipino Ministry, Diocese Of San Bernardino
Mission Statement: 3. The whole Filipino Ministry is under the leadership and
guidance of the Roman Catholic Bishop of San Bernardino, a
We, the Filipino Faithful of the Diocese of San Bernardino,
corporate sole, integrating it as a non-profit organization.
sharing equal dignity with the larger Church community and
called to be one body, unite with our Bishops in a worshiping, Main Office:
serving and evangelizing Filipino Ministry. As proactive
members of our parish communities, we pledge to use our gifts The main office of the Filipino Ministry of the Diocese of San
and talents for the pursuit of justice, peace, integrity of creation, Bernardino for its business transactions is at the Diocesan
and Christian Unity. Pastoral Center, 1201 East Highland Avenue, San Bernardino,
CA 92404. It may also have offices in other places as its
ARTICLE I business may require and as the Board of Directors may
PURPOSE, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES designate.
Purpose and Goals: ARTICLE II

MEMBERSHIPS
The purpose of the Filipino Ministry is to assist the Bishops,
priests and personnel of the Diocese of San Bernardino in their Memberships:
pastoral outreach to the Filipino community in order to facilitate
the latter’s inculturation and integration into the larger Church 1. Any Filipino Catholic who resides in the counties of San
community. This would allow the Filipino culture and religiosity Bernardino and Riverside and who believes in the mission,
to help enrich and strengthen the faith of the larger Church purpose, goals and objectives of the Filipino Ministry of the
community by promoting the Gospel values of “maka-Diyos” Diocese of San Bernardino may become a member shall
(pro-God), “maka-tao” (pro-people), “maka-Bayan” (patriotic), constitute the General Assembly.
“maka-buhay” (for life) and “maka-kalikasan” (for the integrity
of creation). 2. Any non-Filipino Catholic who supports the mission, purpose,
goals and objectives of the Filipino Ministry of the Diocese of
Objectives: San Bernardino may also join the organization as associate
member.
The objectives of the Filipino Ministry of the Diocese of San
Bernardino are: 3. Any action or decision made in pursuit of the mission,
purpose, goals and objectives of the Filipino Ministry shall
1. To promote formation and provide assistance and guidance in require the approval of the Board of Directors or its designated
the organizational development of a Filipino Ministry at the officers, as the case may be.
parish level.
ARTICLE III
2. To assist in the pastoral care and service to the Filipino GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE BOARD OF
community particularly the poor and oppressed through parish DIRECTORS
and diocesan programs;
1. General Assembly:
3. To facilitate adult, young adult and youth evangelization by
using formation and catechesis relevant to Filipino culture and a. Nature and Composition
religiosity; The General Assembly is the highest consultative body of
the Filipino Ministry.
4. To foster Filipino faith communities in accordance with
Filipino family values and meaningful worship while promoting b. Duties and Responsibilities
dialogues and solidarity with other cultures;
1) The General Assembly shall review the mission,
5. To promote the vocations of priesthood, deaconate, religious purpose, goals and objectives of the Filipino Ministry, as
life and lay ministries; and well as deliberate on and amend this Constitution and
By-Laws subject to the approval of the Board of
6. To promote international solidarity with other ethnic Directors.
communities and nationals in the larger Church community.
2) Resolutions or issues and concerns raised at
Status: the General Assembly shall be sent to and
received by the Board of Directors for action
1. The Filipino Ministry is a non-profit organization under the
in a consultative and collaborative way. To
Roman Catholic Diocese of San Bernardino.
facilitate adult, young adult and youth
2. The assets and income of this Ministry are earmarked solely evangelization by using formation and
for the mission, purpose, goals and objectives of the catechesis relevant to Filipino culture and
organization. Therefore, no part of the profits or net income of religiosity;
the Ministry shall be used for the benefit of any director, trustee,
c. Meetings.
officer or member thereof, or for any private individual.
The General Assembly shall convene regularly once a 5) It shall perform any other duties assigned to them as a Board
year and shall be presided by the Diocesan Director or the or individually under the Constitution and By-Laws.
Chairperson of the Filipino Ministry.
6) It shall register their addresses with the Secretary of the
2. Board Of Directors Ministry where notices of the meetings may be mailed.
a. Duties and Responsibilities c. Compensation. All the Directors shall serve on the Board
without pay.
1) The Board of Directors is a deliberative body on
policies, actions, or issues pertaining to the Filipino d. Removal. A member of the Board may be removed from
Ministry and shall action matters received from the office if he/she is declared of unsound mind by an order of
General Assembly. the court or convicted of felony, or has incurred three
consecutive absences without prior notice.
2) It shall serve as an Advisory Body to the Bishops of the
Diocese, as well as resource group for pastors and other e. Vacancies. A seat in the Board of Directors is deemed vacant
Diocesan bodies among Filipino communities. or to be filled upon the removal, death, or resignation of a
Director or whenever the number of members authorized by
3) The Board of Directors shall consist of the following the Constitution and By-Laws is increased by an amendment.
members, each having one vote: The vacancy or new seat shall be filled by appointment of the
i. The Director of Ethnic Affairs, the Director of Asian Board or the Bishop of the Diocese with the new member
and Pacific Islander Ministry, and the Diocesan finishing the term of the predecessor, or by nominations and
Director of the Filipino Ministry. These members election of the General Assembly, as the case may be.
shall assume their seats on the Board by virtue of their f. Meetings
positions in the Diocese of San Bernardino following
their appointment by the Bishop of the Diocese. 1) Regular Meetings. The Board of Directors shall hold its
regular meetings twice a year every six months.
ii. The Spiritual Director is appointed by the Director of
the Filipino Ministry by virtue of his position amongst 2) Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the
the Diocesan Filipino Clergy. Director of Ethnic Affairs or his/her delegate, the Diocesan
Director or Chairperson.
iii. The National Consultant/Filipino Apostolate – USCCB
sits on the Board by virtue of his/her position. 3) Place of Meetings. The regular and special meetings of the
Board shall be held at the main office of the Filipino
iv. One representative with one alternate from each Ministry or at any place designated by the Board.
vicariate as nominated by the General Assembly
subject, however, to the approval by a majority of the 4) Written Notice. A written notice about the date, time, place,
Board of Directors. and agenda of the regular meetings shall be sent to every
member of the Board at least three weeks in advance or at
v. The members of the Board of Directors shall serve a least three days in the case of special meetings.
regular term of three years to begin on July 1 of the
first year until June 30 of the third year. 5) Binding and Compliance. Every act or decision made by a
majority of the Board of Directors present at the meeting
vi. The members of the Board of Directors shall elect the where there is a quorum or is consented to in writing by any
officers of the Board. member is deemed binding to, and shall be complied with,
b. Duties and Responsibilities by all members of the Board and, hence, of the Filipino
Ministry.
1) The Board of Directors shall be the highest policy-
making body of the Filipino Ministry. ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
2) The Board shall act as the arm of the Bishops of the DIRECTORS
Diocese in the Ministry among Filipino Catholics within
the Diocese and shall be accountable to them. 1. Officers and Members. The officers of the Board of Directors
are the Director of Ethnic Affairs (Ex-Officio), the Director of
3) It shall ensure that the needs and aspirations of the Asian and Pacific Islander Ministry (Ex-Officio), the National
Filipino people are satisfactorily addressed by the Consultant/Filipino Apostolate – USCCB (Ex-Officio), Diocesan
Diocese of San Bernardino. Director, Spiritual Director, Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson,
Secretary, and Treasurer. The other members of the Board
4) It shall supervise the officers, agents and employees of include a representative from each vicariate.
the Filipino Ministry and ensure that their duties and
responsibilities are carried out accordingly. 2. Qualifications. Any member of the Board of Directors can
qualify as an officer of the said Board.
3. Ex-Officio Officers. The Director of Ethnic Affairs, the 4) To network with the different diocesan bodies;
Director of Asian and Pacific Islander Ministry, and the
National Consultant/Filipino Apostolate – USCCB shall be 5) To meet periodically with vicariate and parochial leaders;
Ex-Officio Officers of the Board of Directors. and
4. Election of Other Officers. The Chairperson, Vice- 6) To advocate for the Filipino Ministry in the Diocese.
Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be elected by the
Board of Directors at their first meeting following the b. Spiritual Director: The Spiritual Director must be a
formation of the Filipino Ministry. A majority vote shall be member of the Filipino Clergy in the Diocese of San
necessary to elect each officer. Their election shall be subject Bernardino. The duties and responsibilities of the Spiritual
to the approval of the Bishops of the Diocese or his Director are:
delegate.
1) To act as Spiritual Director for the different Filipino
5. Term of Office and Renewal. Except for the Director of devotions and movements in coordination with the
Ethnic Affairs, the Director of Asian and Pacific Islander Diocesan counterpart;
Ministry, and the National Consultant/Filipino Apostolate – 2) To liaise with priests of the Diocese and the Filipino
USCCB, the Term of Office of both appointed and elected community, as well as non-Filipino non-Catholic
officers and members of the Board shall be three years communities; and
following the fiscal year of the Diocese of San Bernardino.
Their term of office is renewable for another three years only 3) To represent the Filipino Ministry in diocesan, regional
subject to re-appointment or re-election, as the case may be. or national functions when the Diocesan Director is
unavailable.
6. Compensation. The officers of the Board of Directors shall
serve their office without pay. c. Chairperson. The Chairperson shall preside over meetings
of the Board of Directors and shall perform all other duties
7. Removal of Officers and Members: The Bishop may and responsibilities incident to the office as required by the
remove officers seating on the Board by virtue of their Constitution and By-Laws, or which may be assigned to
positions. Other officers and members may be removed from the Chairperson by the Board.
office anytime but for a cause and with due process by a
majority vote of the Board of Directors held in a meeting d. Vice Chairperson. In the absence of the Chairperson, the
called for that purpose. Vice-Chairperson shall preside over and conduct meetings
of the Board of Directors and perform other duties and
8. Vacancies: Any elected position on the Board of Directors responsibilities assigned to him/her by the Board.
shall be deemed vacant upon the death, resignation or removal
of the concerned officer or upon failure of the members in any e. Secretary. The Secretary shall:
election to fill the office. The Board of Directors may declare
vacant an office if the officer concerned is declared of 1) Certify and keep at the main office of the Ministry the
unsound mind by a court order or convicted of a felony or original and/or copy of its Constitution and By-Laws as
upon receipt of such officer’s notice to refuse or resign from amended to date;
the position. The vacancies will be filled by a majority vote of
the members in a meeting held for that purpose. 2) Be the Custodian of the records of the Filipino
Ministry and shall keep at the main office of the
9. Duties and Responsibilities of the Officers of the Ministry a book of minutes of all meetings of the
Board of Directors: Board, recording therein the time and place of the
meetings, how authorized, notice thereof given, the
a. Diocesan Director: The Diocesan Director must be a names of the directors present and the proceedings;
member of the Filipino Clergy in the Diocese of San
Bernardino. The power of crisis intervention shall be vested 3) Ensure that all notices are given in accordance with the
in the Diocesan Director. The duties and responsibilities of Constitution and By-Laws or as may be required by
the Diocesan Director are: law; and make available for inspection, during regular
office hours, to any officer the Constitution and By-
1) To implement the mission, purpose, goals and objectives Laws, as well minutes of the Board meetings.
of the Filipino Ministry;
d. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall keep the records of all
2) To represent the Filipino Ministry in the vicariate, incoming and outgoing funds and shall make regular
diocesan, regional and national levels in coordination financial reports to the Board of Directors. The Treasurer
with the Chairperson of the Board of Directors; shall also perform all other duties incident to the office and
such other duties and responsibilities as required by the
3) To supervise, oversee and administer the functions of the Constitution and By-Laws, or as may be assigned to the
Executive Committee in collaboration with members of Treasurer by the Board.
the said Committee;
ARTICLE V d. Specific Duties And Responsibilities. The specific duties

COMMITTEES and responsibilities of all Standing Committees are as
follows:
1. Executive Committee:
a. Committee Officers. All the officers of the Board of 1) Family Life:
Directors, namely, the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson,
Secretary, Treasurer, together with the Diocesan Director, i. To promote the value that the family is the basic unit
Spiritual Director, and three Members-at-Large shall of the Church and of society bearing in mind the need
constitute the Executive Committee. for maintaining family unity and motivating the
children as our future;
b. Meetings. The Executive Committee shall hold a regular
meeting every two months. Upon request by any two ii. To assist families in understanding and resolving
members of the Executive Committee, it shall also hold possible cultural and generational conflicts between
special meetings, which may include the Coordinators of parents and children;
the Standing Committees, and/or other representatives. All
meetings of the Executive Committee shall be presided by iii. To reach out - through prayer and support – to families
the Chairperson or, in her/his absence, by the Vice- experiencing certain types of conflicts; and
Chairperson. iv. To organize Filipino gatherings as a means of sharing,
c. Duties And Responsibilities. The Executive Committee reliving, and deepening family values.
shall exercise general supervision of the day-to-day affairs
2) Youth and Young Adults Committee:
of the Filipino Ministry with the following powers and
functions: i. To assist the Ministry withYouth Office in establishing
1) To administer and manage the affairs of the Filipino programs for Filipino youth and young adults,
Ministry through the Standing Committees; particularly on leadership training, value formation
and cultural appreciation;
2) To act on reports, decisions and other actions from the
Board of Directors and Coordinators of the Standing ii. To engage Filipino youth and young adults in the life
Committees; and and leadership of the Church; and
3) To coordinate and prepare the agenda for all meetings of iii. To promote vocations to the priesthood and religious
the Board of Directors. life among the Filipino youth.
2. Standing Committees. 3) Worship (Liturgy) Committee:
a. The Standing Committees of the Filipino Ministry under i. To set guidelines and give common directions for
the leadership and supervision of the Executive Committee Filipino celebrations in coordination with the Office
are the following: Family Life, Youth and Young Adults, of Worship;
Worship (Liturgy), Evangelization (Education/Formation), ii. To provide a venue for the elderly to avail of the
Social Concerns, and Temporalities (Finance) Committees. Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Filipino
Each Standing Committee shall have five members to be language;
headed by the Coordinator and shall meet as needed.
iii. To assist parishes in recruiting able, willing and
b. The members, as well as the Coordinators of all Standing available Filipinos to be trained as parish leaders;
Committees, shall be appointed by the Executive
Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. iv. To help parishes establish small faith communities that
c. General Responsibilities. The general responsibilities of all would enrich the religiosity of Filipinos through the
Standing Committees are: family and neighborhood groups; and
1) To collaborate, coordinate and assist other apostolate in v. To help parishes train facilitators and prayer leaders for
the Diocese and parishes; neighborhood families, youth and children’s groups.
2) To serve as clearing office of plans, policies, and other 3) Evangelization (Education/Formation) Committee;
matters coming from different committees of parish
organizations, movements, groups, schools and others; i. To provide a venue for pastor/pastoral coordinators
and parish staffs for a better understanding of Filipino
3) To create sub-committees for special types of apostolic values, culture, and popular or mass religiosity;
activities; and
ii. To organize and conduct seminars, trainings and
4) To represent the Standing Committee in the Executive workshops on Christian Value-Formation for Filipinos;
Committee meetings.
iii. To collaborate with the Department of Educational 3. Deposit of Funds. All funds of the Ministry shall be deposited
Services (Diocesan catechetical offices) in order to to the credit of the Ministry with the Diocesan Accounting
develop religious formation among Filipinos; and Office.
iv. To assist parishes in building small faith communities. 4. Reports and Fiscal Year. The Executive Committee shall
prepare a yearly written report, including a financial statement
5) Social Concerns (Service) Committee: together with a summary of receipts and disbursements to the
Board of Directors, in July of each year. The fiscal year of
i. To collaborate and coordinate with the Department of the Filipino Ministry shall be from July 1 to June 30.
Community and Social Services and Catholic Charities;
5. Discretionary and Petty Cash Funds. Use of discretionary and
ii. To engage Filipino youth and young adults in the life petty cash funds will follow general accepted accounting
and leadership of the Church; and practices.
iii. To establish solidarity and coalition networks with Asia- Adopted November 7, 1994.
Pacific and other ethnic communities; and
First Amendments ratified by the General Assembly on May
iv. To establish international solidarity network. 20, 2006, and approved by the Board of Directors on August 9,
2006.
6) Temporalities (Finance) Committee :
Second Amendments ratified by the General Assembly on
i. To help tap and train leaders who are able, willing and
November 10, 2007, and approved by the Board on November
available to work for stewardship; .
17, 2007.
ii. To promote understanding and internalization of
stewardship as a way of life among Filipino Certification
communities;
I certify that I am the duly elected Secretary of the Filipino
iii. To conduct fund-raising activities subject to the approval Ministry – Diocese of San Bernardino and that the second
and support of the Board of Directors; and amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws were approved by
the Board of Directors at its meeting on November 17, 2007.
iv. To oversee the annual budget and come up with a yearly
financial report.
(signed original on file) 11/17/2007
ARTICLE VI Merci B. Littaua Date
AMENDMENTS Secretary, Filipino Ministry – DSB
This Constitution and By-Laws may be amended or repealed by a
two-third vote of the General Assembly in consultation and
collaboration with - and subject to the approval of the Board of
Directors, at a regular or special meeting called for that purpose.
ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
1. Authorization of Instruments, Deposits and Funds. The Board

of Directors, except as otherwise provided in the Constitution
and By-Laws, may by resolution authorize any officer or
representative of the Ministry to enter into any contract and
deliver any instrument in the name and on behalf of the Filipino
Ministry of the Diocese of San Bernardino, and such authority
may be general or confined to specific purposes provided,
however, that such contract or delivery is expressly authorized
by this Constitution and By-Laws.
2. Execution of Instruments, Deposits and Funds. Except as

otherwise specifically determined by resolution of the Board of
Directors, all checks, drafts, promissory notes, orders for the
payment of money, and other evidence of indebtedness of the
Filipino Ministry shall be signed by the Diocesan Director
and/or Chairperson of the Board.
2007 Executive Committee and Board of Directors Meeting on the
ratification of the Amended Constitution and By-Laws.
USCCB Fundraising Guidelines
competent authority on the extent to which promises
UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS expressed or implied in the solicitation of funds have
been fulfilled.
Decree of Promulgation
10. Fund-raising reports are to be prepared in scope and
design to meet the particular concerns of those to
Canon 1262 whom the reports are due:
On November 13, 2002, the members of the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops legitimately approved
complementary legislation for the implementation of canon 1262 of a. the governing body and membership of the fund-raising
the Code of Canon Law for the dioceses of the United States. The organization;
action was granted recognitio by the Congregation for Bishops in b. the competent authorities who approved and monitor the
accord with article 82 of the Apostolic Constitution Pastor Bonus fund-raising effort;
and issued by Decree N. 778/2005 of the Congregation for c. the donors to the organization;
Bishops signed by His Eminence Giovanni Battista Cardinal Re, d. the beneficiaries of the funds raised.
Prefect, and His Excellency Most Reverend Francesco Monterisi,
Secretary, and dated May 2, 2007. 11. Annual fund-raising reports are to provide both financial
information and a review of the apostolic work for which the
Wherefore, and in accord with the prescripts of canon 1262, the funds were raised. They are to set forth, at the least, the
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops decrees that the amount of money collected, the cost of conducting the fund-
following norms shall govern fund-raising appeals to the faithful for raising effort, and the amount and use of the funds
Church support: disbursed.
Motivation Procedures
1. Fund-raising appeals are to be truthful and forthright, 12. Funds beyond operating expenses are not to be
theologically sound, and should strive to motivate the accumulated or invested by a fund-raising office, but are to
faithful to a greater love of God and neighbor. be turned over to the appropriate office for allocation and
2. Fund-raising efforts are to be for defined needs. investment.
3. The relationship of trust between donor and fund-raiser 13. Special care is to be taken to see that ethical business
requires that relationships are maintained by fund-raisers with suppliers
of goods and services.
14. Contracts between a religious fund-raiser and commercial
a. funds collected be used for their intended purposes; suppliers and consultants are to insure that control over
b. funds collected are not absorbed by excessive fund- materials, designs, money and general operations remain in
raising costs. the hands of the religious fund-raiser.
15. Agreements are not to be made which directly or indirectly
4. Donors are to be informed regarding the use of base payment either to the commercial firm or to the
donated funds and assured that any restrictions on religious fund-raiser on a percentage basis.
the use of the funds by the donor will be honored.
Competent Ecclesiastical Authority Oversight
5. Institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic life 16. Competent authority is to ensure that fund-raising
require approval of the respective competent major organizations:
superiors and the diocesan bishop to solicit funds;
diocesan entities require approval of the diocesan bishop a. make available fund-raising reports to benefactors on a
to solicit funds; other Catholic entities and organizations regular basis or upon reasonable request:
require the approval of the diocesan bishop to solicit b. provide their governing bodies with an annual financial
funds. statement prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles and, where size warrants,
6. Approval for fund-raising by the competent authority is to by a certified public accountant.
be given in writing with reference to the purpose for which
the funds are being raised, the time frame, and the
methods to be used in raising them. 17. In response to formal complaints, competent authority is to
promptly investigate charges, remedy abuses and, when
7. Oversight of fund-raising programs is to be maintained by necessary, terminate the fund-raising program.
competent authority through periodic review and, where
necessary, appropriate sanction. As President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, I
hereby decree that the effective date of this decree for all the
8. Competent major superiors of institutes of dioceses of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will be
consecrated life and societies of apostolic life are August 15, 2007. Given at the offices of the United States
to submit to the diocesan bishop of the place where Conference of Catholic Bishops in the city of Washington, the District
the fund-raising originates periodic reports on the of Columbia, on the 8th day of June, in the year of our Lord 2007.
fund-raising programs and the apostolic activities
they support. Most Reverend William S. Skylstad
Bishop of Spokane
Accountability President, USCCB
Reverend Monsignor David J. Malloy
9. Fund-raisers are to provide regular reports to General Secretary, USCCB
APOSTOLIC GROUP RECOGNITION – Diocese of San Bernardino
A. INTRODUCTION
The following process is designed to assist a group with their application to become formally recognized
by the Catholic Diocese of San Bernardino.
B. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE RECOGNIZED For more information contact the Office of the Vice Chancellor
Para más información favor de ponerse en contacto con la
Diocesan recognition indicates that: Oficina de la Vicecanciller:
The group is faithful to Church teaching and Diocesan policies. 1201 East Highland Avenue
The group is assisting the Diocesan Mission to evangelize.
(909) 475-5140
The group is willing to support the Diocesan Vision.
The group may use parish property with the approval of the parish pastor; this would include
distributing materials, making announcements at Mass, and conducting meetings.
The group will submit yearly activity and financial reports to the Office of the Vice Chancellor.
Any clergy functioning under the auspices of the group must have faculties of this diocese.
The group can publicly state its affiliation with the Diocese of San Bernardino. The Group can publish
that it has entered into a relationship with the Diocese of San Bernardino and will maintain a liaison
with a Diocesan Office. The group will provide a contact person for the diocese.
The group will be listed in the Diocesan Directory.
C. APPLICATION PROCESS
1. The new group must submit its request in writing to the Office of the Vice Chancellor.
2. The new group will also need to submit:
History of the group By-laws Purpose Size

Résumé of leadership Operation (parish, diocesan, community group)
Articles of incorporation History of past three years of fund-raising
Mission statement Previous approvals
Formation of members Financial statement / budgets
Letters of reference Plans for fundraising events
3. The new group must return all the materials requested to Office of the Vice Chancellor.
4. The Office of the Vice Chancellor with a review committee will examine the materials, and complete a
background check.
5. The application will be reviewed by the Vicars Forane at their next meeting.
6. The Office of the Vice Chancellor will make a recommendation to the Diocesan Bishop on the application.
7. If the group is recognized, there will be a letter sent to the group notifying them of its recognition for a
period of three years.
8. If the group is not recognized, there will be a letter sent to the group outlining the reasons why the
recognition was not given. The group may reapply.
9. If there is significant change concerning a recognized group, the Office of the Vice Chancellor and the
Vicars can institute a review. Recognition can be revoked by the diocese at any time.
Updated 2008
Parish Organization using the name of the parish policy
DIOCESE OF SAN BERNARDINO
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS USING THE NAME OF THE PARISH

POLICY
All organizations using the name of the Parish and acting as an extension of the Parish must have
its financial activities flow through the parish’s general checking account.
IMPLEMENTATION:
1. No organization may use the name of a Parish or school or other diocesan entity without
going through the process of being recognized by the Parish, school or other diocesan
entity as a ministry of the Parish, school or other diocesan entity.
2. To be recognized as a parish ministry program and/or organization a request must be made

to the Pastor/Pastoral Coordinator in writing for such status. Prior to getting approval as
a parish ministry program and/or organization, no functions may be held within the Parish.
The name of the Parish may not be used should a function take place outside of the Parish.
3. Once recognized as a ministry program and/or organization of the Parish all financial
transactions, income and expenditures must flow through the Parish general account.
4. Parish ministries, programs and/or organizations may not have a separate checking account
or other financial accounts. The activities of the Parish are the responsibility of the
Pastoral/Pastoral coordinator and therefore must be supervised by the Pastor/Pastoral
Coordinator.
Separate accounts within the accounting program may be maintained for each ministry, program or
organization that generates income and has expenditures. Income will be credited to a special income
account(s) established for that ministry and expenditures will be debited to a special account(s)
established for that ministry. Upon request, a monthly income and expense report will be furnished to
each ministry, program or organization having such accounts.
SIMBANG- GABI
Its Historical, Theological and Spiritual Underpinnings
Originally called Misa De Gallo, Simbang Gabi is a celebration of our journey in faith. It is truly a
liturgical expression of our spirituality, religiosity and culture. Prior to 1972, Misa de Gallo was always
celebrated at the break of dawn. The constraints of Martial Law, especially its imposition of the curfew
hours, caused the dawn-masses to be celebrated in the evening, before midnight; hence, the name:
Simbang-Gabi.
Longing to celebrate pre-Christmas novenas, Filipino migrants introduced the Simbang Gabi in their local
parishes. To celebrate Simbang Gabi is to recall the Filipinos’ memory of the birth of Jesus, their
understanding of the in-breaking of God’s reign and the honor they give the Blessed Mother and her
wonderful role in the dawning of the New Times. It is to re-echo the call to conversion, and to respond to
it with immediacy and radicalism wherever Filipinos are.
The Simbang Gabi Workshops offered by the Filipino Ministry – DSB’s Evangelization Committee in
collaboration with the Worship Committee has, traditionally, been part of preparing the Filipino community
in understanding the historical, theological and spiritual underpinnings of the Simbang Gabi celebrations.
During the past five years, participants of the workshops have developed diocesan and daily Simbang Gabi
themes which resonates the faith of our Universal Church.
Two traditions celebrating the event of Jesus Christ’s birth:
• Northern European Churches (i.e., Austria, Belgium, Germany, Hungary and Poland)
celebrated mass daily during the four weeks of Advent.
• Latin Churches (i.e., Mexico and the Philippines) celebrated nine special daily
masses before Christmas, also known as Misa Aurea (golden mass), which ends on
Christmas Eve - Misa Aguinaldo (referring to Christ as a gift).
• From the late 16th to early 19th century, the Philippines was a province of the
Vice-Royalty of Mexico.
• In 1587, Fray Diego Soria, prior of the Convent of St. Agustin Acolman, petitioned Pope Sixtus
V, who gave permission to hold Christmastide masses - Misa Aurea – in the Philippines.
• Purpose:
• to Christianize Filipino rituals during harvest time
• Filipino farmers can go to mass before farm work, and fisher folks after a night of fishing.
• Celebrated before dawn or early morning, when the rooster crows (AKA Misa de Gallo)
announcing the coming of a new day.
• Popularly known to Filipinos as Simbang Gabi- Evening Mass or Mass at Dawn -
because the sun has not risen yet.
Why celebrate Simbang Gabi in the United States of America:
• It is an expression of our Filipino culture, religiosity and spirituality. It is a gathering of Filipino families,
neighbors, and friends, listening to and singing Christmas carols.
Imbang Gabi, It’s Historical and Theological and Spiritual Underpinnings.
• It strengthens the faith of the larger Church community by promoting the Gospel values of “maka-
Diyos” (pro-God), “maka-tao” (pro-people), “maka-bayan” (patriotism), “maka-buhay” (pro-Life) and “maka-
kalikasan (integrity of creation).
• It is a celebration of stewardship, bringing awareness of God’s generosity and the origin and end of all
things; it is an act of Thanksgiving.
• Above all, Simbang Gabi is a tradition rooted in the faith, centered on the manger.
• It is Biblical
• Psalm 108- My heart is ready, O God; I will sing, sing your praise. Awake my soul; awake
lyre and harp. I will awake the dawn.
• Isaiah 9:2 - the people who walk in darkness have seen a great light.
• Job 3:9 -10 – the dawn as “creative”
• Matthew 24:42 -The parable of the ten virgins: Keep awake therefore, for you do not
know on what day your Lord is coming.
• Romans 13:11-12 – the night is far spent, the day draws near.
• It is Simbang Gabi expresses the faith of Filipinos who hold the same core belief as all
Christians, namely, that God is present in human history, even in the simple joys and
anxieties of life's humblest activities.
• It is Eschatological
• it points us to the coming of our Savior in History
• Jesus promised that he would come again and the Bible tells us that we must be
watching and be prepared for his return.
• It is Ecclesial In the Philippines, the Masses were held at 4 a.m. to accommodate the
farmers who had to be on the fields at dawn and the fishermen who are coming home
from fishing. In spite of the early hour, an entire town would be in attendance in some
communities, with the local parish priest walking through various towns.
• It is Marian
• Simbang Gabi is a nine-day novena to the Blessed Mother. The novena begins December
16 and culminates with the “Misa de Aguinaldo” on Christmas Eve to welcome the birth
of our Savior Jesus Christ.
• White is the liturgical color.
• Gloria is always sung.
• It is Eucharistic
• It is a call to communion, where the whole community celebrates with one another in the
one Lord; unity in diversity.
• The Church proclaims with “joy and firm faith that God is communion, Father, Son and
Holy Spirit, unity in distinction, and that he calls all peoples to share in the same
Trinitarian communion” (Ecclesia in America, no. 34) It is a Eucharistic Celebration,
affirming the Catholic belief that the Eucharist is the source and summit of all prayers.
• It focuses on self-giving which Jesus did from birth to death.
• It celebrates the greatest gift of God to humanity, Jesus, the Word incarnate.
(Filipino Ministry – DSB, 2008)

Guidelines for Hosting Diocesan-wide Liturgical culture and tradition includes the white liturgical color and the
Celebrations singing of the “Gloria.”
Purpose: It is the intent of the Filipino Ministry – DSB to reach out • Celebrating Simbang Gabi on a schedule different from the
and support the different Parish Filipino Ministries throughout the celebration of the community mass during Advent is highly
diocese and provide an opportunity for Parish Filipino Ministries to encouraged to allow local parishioners to complete their
host a diocesan-wide liturgical event rooted in the Filipino culture obligations during Advent and not impose the Filipino culture
and tradition. and tradition among the local parishioners.
I. SCHEDULING OF THE DIOCESAN LITURGY AND • It would be best to invite local parishioners to see the
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRANTS (OTHER THAN THE PARISH magnificence of the Simbang Gabi by inviting them to the
PRIEST) celebration that is distinct from the celebration of Advent
masses.
A. The Filipino Ministry - DSB shall be responsible for determining
the host parish and cooordinating the schedules of diocesan-wide D. The Parish Filipino Ministry is willing to collaborate and coordinate
liturgical events that are rooted in the Filipino culture and tradition, with the Filipino Ministry – DSB in planning the celebration.
including but not limited to the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz and
Simbang Gabi celebrations. E. The Parish Filipino Ministry is willing to involve other Parish
Filipino Ministries in the different aspects of the celebration (e.g.,
B. The Filipino Ministry - DSB will consider the following in choir, programs, etc.).
approving the request by Parish Filipino Ministries in hosting
diocesan-wide liturgical events: F. The Parish Filipino Ministry is willing to take care of the major
expenses, including food for the attendees, stipend for the main
• The Parish Filipino Ministry has not hosted a diocesan celebrant (unless other arrangement is pre-arranged and agreed
event during the past three years. upon) and decorations in the church and hall.
• The Parish Filipino Ministry is not within the same
vicariate as the last host parish. • The Filipino Ministry – DSB is responsible for disseminating
the information regarding the celebration, including the black
C. To encourage unity and solidarity among Parish Filipino and white printing of the flyers and worship aid.
Ministries within the diocese, there shall be one diocesan-wide
liturgical celebration of the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz, Simbang • The Filipino Ministry – DSB will also assist in the solicitation
Gabi Kick-Off and Simbang Gabi Closing. (Note: Other liturgical of food donations and financial assistance from other Parish
celebrations may be included in the future in response to the Filipino Ministries.
pastoral care of the Filipino Catholics in the Diocese of San
Bernardino.) III. TASK OF THE PARISH FILIPINO MINISTRY
• All Parish Filipino Ministries are encouraged to invite A. Before the Celebration
everyone to attend the diocesan-wide celebration. • Coordinate with the Filipino Ministry – DSB the following:
1. Planning with the Evangelization and Worship
• Parishes celebrating the nine-day Simbang Gabi Committees the reflection and/or workshops, as
Novenas are encouraged to schedule their nine-day deemed applicable.
novenas at a time that is not in conflict with the diocesan- 2. Planning of the liturgy with the Worship Committee and
wide Simbang Gabi Kick-Off and Closing celebrations. preparing the worship aid.
3. Planning and budgeting with Temporalities (Finance)
• The assigning of priests who will preside in the different Committee the expenses for the celebration.
parish Simbang Gabi celebrations is determined and 4. Preparation and dissemination of the information (e.g.,
reviewed by the Filipino Clergy Group and implemented flyer, letters of invitation and solicitation, etc.).
through the Filipino Ministry – DSB Secretariat. This 5. Preparation of the venue for worship and
procedure would give the Filipino priests an opportunity program/reception.
to meet and familiarize themselves with the various
communities and Parish Filipino Ministries in the Diocese A. During the Celebration
of San Bernardino. • Managing the traffic flow and parking lot assignments. Note
that some persons who have special roles in the celebration
D. The Filipino Ministry – DSB is responsible for submitting the Liturgical need to have reserve parking near the venue.
Planning form to the Bishop’s Office for the diocesan-wide celebrations. • Directing the people to the venues of worship and reception.
• Checking if all assigned participants are present and
II. QUALIFICATION FOR HOSTING A DIOCESAN-WIDE informed about their specified role.
LITURGY • Make a last minute check with the Presider regarding
announcements, word of thanks, etc. No last minute
A. The parish must have an organized Parish Filipino Ministry. changes in the liturgy should be made during the day of the
celebration, unless it’s acknowledged by the Director,
B. The parish priest is willing to host the celebration and the Chairperson or the Spiritual Director of the Filipino Ministry –
reflection/workshop, if any. DSB.
C. The parish priest is willing to highlight the Filipino celebration of B. After the Celebration
the event ( i.e., the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz and the traditional • Organize the clean-up of the venue.
Simbang Gabi). • Prepare an evaluation of the celebration and submit it to the
For example:
Secretariat of the Filipino Ministry - DSB. This will be
used to further improve our diocesan level celebrations.
• Since Simbang Gabi is a Marian Celebration, the Filipino
Filipino Ministry - DSB Rev. 05/30/08
Devotions With Filipino Roots
The Challenge of the Diocese of San Bernardino to the Filipino Catholics’ Popular Piety
1. Introduction:
The central question that we need to ask when faced with the phenomenon of devotions as expressions
of popular piety is this: if the liturgy of the Church is the “summit toward which the activity of the
Church is directed; it is also the font from which all her power flows” (SC 10), then, why do we Filipinos
still have to go to devotions? What are devotions? What role do they play in our human and spiritual
life and in our Diocese?
Among Filipinos and Fil-Americans, the distinction between liturgy, on the one hand, and devotions, with
their devotional practices, on the other, is not clear. That is why it is important for us, in the beginning,
to be reminded of their differences.
Liturgy, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1069), is “public work, or a service in the
name of/on behalf of the people”. In the Christian tradition, it means, “the participation of the People of
God in the ‘work of God’”, which is truly Christ’s work of redemption through the Church.
On the other hand, devotion (from the Latin word devotio), describes an internal attitude and means
consecration, dedication and the ready will to perform all that belongs to the service of God” (Raas,
Popular Devotion, Manila 2006, 15). Devotions can be private such as an internal disposition and
personal actions of an individual to express one’s consecration and readiness to perform all that belongs
to the service of God in a particular way/perspective. We see this, for example, among the devotees of
the Crucified Christ who allow themselves to be nailed on the cross on Holy Week to atone for their
own sins and the sins of the world, in imitation of the Crucifixion of our Lord. Then there are popular
devotions, which really mean “a collective name of prayers and practices originating from private
initiatives and NOT accepted as official liturgy, but highly recommended and approved by the ecclesial
authority” (see Vat II’s The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 13; Raas, 16). Popular devotions can
be classified into two, namely: (1) Popular devotions that are ordered by the Apostolic See and
recommended to all local Churches, for example, the Holy Rosary, the Stations of the Cross, etc.; (2)
Popular devotions that are proper to individual Churches, like the devotion to the Sto. Nino de Cebu,
and the like.
The aim and objects of popular devotions may be the Three Persons in the Holy Trinity (the Father, in
various attributes, the Son in various titles, and the Holy Spirit, in various functions), the Blessed
Virgin Mary, the Saints, or pious practices/acts of piety for the soul and body, by instruction, prayer, and
works of penance and mercy. These four objects may be related to one another. But ALL THESE
POPULAR DEVOTIONS TO MARY, THE SAINTS AND ACTS OF PIETY MUST LEAD TO
JESUS, TO GOD, OTHERWISE, THEY BECOME IDOLATROUS (in Filipino, maging kulto).
These popular devotions must be seen as “marvelous works of the grace of God and fruits of the
Paschal Mystery, as examples of surrender and consecration to God which we can follow, the saints as
our brothers and sisters, whose prayers we can trust and veneration of them is legitimate, has its
proper place and is not taking central position”. That is why the Church admonishes that during the
celebration of the Eucharist, the participant in the celebration is not supposed to pray the rosary or any
novena to any saint at the same time.
2. What may the factors be that contribute to the rise and spread of popular devotions?
a. From a Socio-Anthropological Perspective, we may analyze the phenomenon of popular devotion
within the context of culture as a reproduction of human experience of material reality.
Representation Structures/systems of ideas (culture)
Practice
Social
Forces
Patterns of Human Behavior
Experience of Material Reality..dynamics of material reality..in space and time

The illustration above demonstrates the primacy of human experience of material reality. This
experience of material reality is then translated into representations (ideas, images, thought, etc.) which
affect/conditions human behavior and, thereby, making patterns of human behavior. These patterns of
human behavior are seen in human practices which are then represented as structures/systems of ideas,
principles, values, ideologies, (culture as a way of life) which again are brought to bear upon material
reality. It is possible, as we have noted above, for the structures/systems of ideas to become semi-
autonomous from material reality. When this happens, the system of ideas forces itself upon material
reality. Otherwise, the structures/systems of ideas ought to reflect the ever-changing dynamics of
material reality.
The picture that space creates, in vertical relationships, identifies God as above, and Humanity is below,
and beneath the unseen is the Dark World, the Netherworld, the Abyss as the place of the Evil One.
Whereas, the horizontal relationship created by this picture-space defines the structural relationships
in human life and the dynamics of a cultural pattern among humans.
Behind this picture is humanity acting on matter defined by space and time, but not just as a singular
person, but as a collectivity, a social group or as social forces. For example, the peasants/fisherfolks
are human social forces that are dependent on space and time, in particular, on nature, and not nature
dependent on the peasants/fisherfolks. Hence, there is a need to resolve this contradiction: these
social forces turn to God the Creator, to the heavens above – for God will do something to nature for
the sake of humanity, like the coming of rain to water the soil or controlling the tempests to calm the
sea. In itself, religion is social, expressed in fiestas: the landlord is in front, the peasants follow. In the
christianization of this cultural world, particular saints are in charged of particular seasons and events;
hence, San Isidro Labrador is for harvesttime, San Roque wards off pestilence; Our Lady of Obando
for women wanting to get pregnant; and so forth.
The urban poor/workers live between Nature and Work. Though they do not have to master nature,
still they have to master work in the city. Indirect mastery of nature is done through labor; hence, their
discovery of themselves as a Social Force – work – for survival. In strictly capitalist and highly
industrialized countries, space and time are highly defined, like the space in the factory and the home
and the time in shifting hours of labor in the factory and at home. By uniting the social force- union, for
example -, labor discovers that the machine cannot operate without labor, and that capital can be made
dependent on labor. In this contradiction between labor and capital, Law emerges as the Arbiter
between good and evil, between the old and the new. In this sense, labor as work attains a new
dimension of consciousness: the ethical dimension, as a common need among the people, to govern their
material situation.
In the Philippines, labor and the urban poor find their roots in the rural agricultural setting where social
arrangements are, for the most part, defined by landlord-tenant relations and by production and trade
determined by foreign demands (semi-feudal), but who must survive in the city and industry where the
means of production are largely controlled by foreign interests (semi-colonial). Thus one would find a
driver who makes the sign of the cross in front of a church while cursing the traffic at the same time.
But the Middle Class have control over time and space and have specialized training. Thus, they can
find God easily everywhere and in all things, while assigning specialized functions to God and the saints.
Because of his/her developed social life, God is asserted in moral dimensions, with new and distinct
cultural patterns, in regard to religion: public life is distinct from private life, and religion is personal
and private, not public, in contrast to the workers’, the peasants’ and fisherfolks’ public life as religion
expressed in popular devotions, togetherness, and mass actions.
The Rich Ruling Class have full control of space and time, including the lives of those whom they
govern and rule. They act as dictators and gods, and their god can be benevolent dictators or ruthless
rulers or both at one and the same time.
The reason why the Philippine middle class and the rich ruling class have devotions is, from this
perspective, because they continue to be rooted in their agricultural and semi-feudal origins while living
in a semi-colonial environment. Now we understand the presence of so many statues of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, the Holy Child and of the Saints in the Senate, Congress and Malacanang Palace.
b. From a Socio-Historical Perspective, we may look back to the European experience in the Middle
Ages. Within the Feudal System, there was the turbulent alliance between the Papacy and the
Emperor, between the Church and the Empire. Feudal families and the Church hierarchy had access to
education and the Latin Language, schooled in the Scholastic systematic theology and the sacraments,
and, with their power, they embarked in both colonization and missionary work at the same time.
At the other side of the social spectrum were the people, largely composed of vassals and slaves, the
powerless and the victims of the social and ecclesiastical ruling elite. In their number were the
indigenous peoples, and together they were an illiterate and uneducated mass, who spoke in their native
or vernacular languages. They had their own signs and symbols, side by side with those approved by the
official church. Their innate sense of the sacred encountered the reasoned scholastic sense of faith,
religion and church, and so popular religiosity arose side by side with popular devotions: the church’s
introduction of the Holy Rosary and Formula Prayers (The Lord’s Prayer, Hail Mary) and the Angelus
side by side with the popular divinations, witchcraft, alchemy, necromancy, miracles, etc.
While the rich Catholics could resort to medicine and science in times of health and social needs, the
poor who could not afford turned to divinations, alchemy, magic, popular devotions and the like.
c. From an Ecclesio-Theological Perspective, it may be said that the Church, after a thorough
investigation and discernment, recognizes the possibility of private revelations and visions. The devotion
to Our Lady of Guadalupe, through the medium of Juan Diego, is one such example; and of course, we
may recall the experiences of St. Therese of Lisieux and of other venerated mystics of the Church.
When the laity began to celebrate their own faith-life experiences in their own setting and with signs
and symbols from their own life-context, their signs and symbols and celebrations had to be
Christianized, with their liturgy needing clerical approval. This clericalization of the liturgy made two
seemingly opposing impacts on popular religiosity and devotions: on the one hand, it provided another
impetus for popular religiosity and popular devotions, with ecclesiastical approval, to flourish, within the
Church, by using the signs and symbols of the liturgy of the Church; and, among the ordinary community
of Christians and Catholics, other forms of indigenous popular religiosity and popular devotions
developed on their own, unfettered by the do’s and don’ts of the Church as a hierarchical body, on the
other.
So, among the ranks of popular devotees arose charismatics and prophets and crusaders. They erupted
from the peripheries of society.
It may also be said that the liturgy of the Church itself impacted on the development of popular
religiosity and popular devotions. In contrast to the Church’s “cold liturgy” which appeals to the brain
and to the rational side of being human, popular religiosity and devotions were activities and movements
of the whole person, in his/her senses, emotions, body and physicality, spirit and energy.
In all these movements, both within the official Church and her liturgy, and among the laity with their
popular religiosity and devotions, the Holy Spirit continues its saving work of enlightening, guiding,
sanctifying. “At all times and in every race, anyone who fears God and does what is right has been
acceptable to him…For those who believe in Christ, who are reborn...from water and Holy Spirit.. now are
the People of God” (LG, 9). And it is the Church, by her variety of offices, that shepherds the People
of God. “The holders of office, who are invested with a sacred power, are, in fact, dedicated to promoting
the interest of the brethren, so that all who belong to the People of God, and are consequently
endowed with true Christian dignity, may, through their free and well-ordered efforts towards a common
goal, attain to salvation” (LG, 18).
3. The Philippine Experience of Popular Devotions:
The Philippines is a semi-feudal and semi-colonial society. It means that, economically, its base of
agricultural production is controlled by a landlord-tenant relationship, on the one hand, while its
agricultural and industrial productivity is dictated by foreign-owned capital and international creditors
that promote the manufacturing, assembly and service sectors. This feudal and colonial stranglehold of
the human and natural resources of the nation make for an export-oriented/import-dependent economy.
This economic landscape is reflected in the social relations, in the political arena as well as in the
cultural life of the people that mirror a contradiction and, consequently, of struggle.
The patronage system, (landlord-tenant/colonizer-colonized relationship) is seen both in the area of

politics and in the Church as a cultural agent. For example, in fiesta celebrations, which are basically
religious events, we witness the moneyed, corrupt politician/businessperson taking the role of a
respected hermano mayor/hermana mayor. The poor parishioners, who are the subjects of this rich
landed corrupt government bureaucrat or of this conniving businessperson do all the hard work in the
preparation, implementation, and clean-up of the fiesta celebrations. That is why we see the hermano
and hermana mayor letting their money, power and influence finance the things that need to be done,
while the poor Legion of Mary, the parish workers and volunteers contribute with their warm bodies to
the celebrations.
This unequal social arrangement is also reflected in the scientific and cultural search for a better life
among the people. For example, the rich who are schooled use their money and power to maintain good
health by access to first class hospitals, well-trained doctors and scientifically well-equipped medical
and health facilities. Whereas, the poor, in their nothingness and lack of education, in their poverty and
powerlessness, look for miracles and traditional cures that are almost always tinged with superstition
(albularyo, rituals).
That is why among the masses, in the city as well as in the villages (towns, barrios), this question is
real: where does true authentic religion begin, and superstition and magic end? Or what does it mean
to have faith in God and in God’s historic intervention in life as distinct from psychological/mental
illusions and natural interventions? Or do we have both of these orientations co-existing in the psyche
of a semi-feudal/semi-colonial soul?
It is also in this light that our popular religious and devotional practices need to be evaluated. When
some of the devotees of the Sto. Nino bathe him, clothe him and then dance with him by playing with him
and tossing him into the air as one flatters a child, so that one can gain favors: is this a genuine cultural
expression of authentic faith or a semi-feudal/semi-colonial display of a faith that is dependent, captive
and exploited. When the Blessed Virgin Mary, now popularly called Mama Mary (translated from
Mother Mary, but with a particular Filipino nuance – Mama is rich colonial mother, Nanay is poor
indigenous mother) is venerated with an array of attendants led by a court of hermano and hermana
mayor, so that one can gain favors from her: is this a faithful expression of a relationship between
mother and child, or a faith born out of helplessness and despair but adapted culturally with much pomp
and splendor?
The rich Filipinos, corrupt politicians and conniving business folks alike, do support this kind of
devotional expressions: these forms of devotions cement their prime place in church and society. With
the semi-feudal/semi-colonial clergy, they all hold the keys to life here on earth, and to life hereafter.
It is no wonder that fanatical and cultic groups, riding on the popular religiosity of the people and
theirpopular devotional practices, side by side with the liturgy and sacraments and sacramentals of the
church, are able to enrich themselves, build huge edifices for their groups, while threatening their
followers with the curse of God or of the Blessed Mother, or of the saints (parusa, gaba).
4. Relationship between Liturgy and Popular Devotions:

Liturgy is absolutely superior to popular devotions. Liturgy presents itself as the critical norm for
popular devotions: for example, there are popular devotions that give “over-emphasis on the suffering
God and Baby Jesus” (Raas, Popular Devotion, Manila 2006, 23-26), though, liturgy presents the
fullness of Jesus Christ: his birth, his ministry, his suffering and death, and his joyful and glorious
resurrection and ascension into heaven. On the other hand, liturgy must also learn from popular
devotions. This is so because popular devotions, in which the Holy Spirit also works, may carry with
them the sense of the faithful. For example, the definition of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Mary is a dogma born out of the sense of the faithful (sensus fidelium) through the centuries.
While the liturgy must take precedence, popular devotions deserve their due respect and delicate
consideration and handling. Hence, it is important for us in the Church to recognize this creative tension
between liturgy and popular devotion, between structure and doctrine, on the one hand, and popular
beliefs and practices, on the other.
It is important then to point out certain dangers inherent to popular devotions (Raas, Popular Devotion,
26-28). Popular devotions, by the actuations of their leaders and devotees, have a tendency to
become more important than the liturgy. This is especially seen when leaders and devotees combine
liturgy and popular devotions, and celebrate these separately, at the expense of and in competition with
the liturgy celebrated normally by the whole community of God’s people, in the guise of the cultural
faith expressions. A delicate case may be made of a popular devotion to a feast that is celebrated by
the whole Church, and ordered by the Church as a Holy Day of Obligation for all, but celebrated
separately by the particular devotees, using the excuse of popular devotional embellishments.
Another danger that must be pointed out is the possible consequent “one-sidedness and false priorities
and values” that popular devotions may create in people. Already we have alluded above to how popular
devotions have been used to maintain the subjection of the poor and the suppression of their critical
movement for liberation from poverty, injustice and exploitation. We may alsoVirgie add & theSanti
over-use,
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abuse, of national culture in popular devotions, that could result in ghettoism and division, rather than in
mutual enrichment, solidarity and integration into a host church with a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic
character.
It is possible that popular devotions may lead to too much subjectivism, exaggerated externalism and
pietistic sentimentalism. We have seen this when people are moved to tears by the externals of
popular devotions, but are not moved by the presence of Jesus among the needy, the homeless, the
oppressed in their very midst. There is the danger too of cultivating a wrong feeling of security before a
living God. This kind of feeling can produce a degenerate devotion that is magical, superstitious and/or
idolatrous. And finally, “popular devotions can be abused for other purposes like moralizing and/or
teaching intentions”.
5. Our Theologico-Pastoral Tasks in relation to Popular Devotions:
As Church, as Filipino Ministry of the Diocese of San Bernardino, as a community of priests and laity,
we must face the challenge of popular religiosity and popular devotions that are now proliferating in our
local church. Together, we need to develop a positive attitude towards the popular devotions of the
people. But side by side with this deep appreciation and respect for the people’s popular devotion, we
must also develop a solid knowledge of the teachings of the Church and about popular devotions that
are now in our midst. We must take formation courses that are offered in the parish, and/or by the
diocese, and by any institution and groups that are involved in solid catechesis, and youth and adult faith
formation. We must read, study and prayerfully reflect together the Word of God, and the Social
Teachings of the Church. But we must also learn of the origins, the histories, the teachings and
practices of popular religiosity and popular devotions. Add to this the challenge of cultivating a
profound love and knowledge of the liturgy. This means that we should be involved in the liturgy of the
Church, and seriously participate in the liturgical ministries of the church community. In this way we
will grow to become more mature in the faith, more deeply in love with Jesus Christ, and more actively
involved in the mission of the Church, in the service of the community for the event of God’s Reign.
Another essential component of our theologico-pastoral tasks is the need to develop knowledge of the
people’s needs, wishes, desires and aspirations. This entails our integration and immersion into their
lives, not only as individuals and as families, but more profoundly as a community and as a collectivity. It
is here in this level of sharing the human experience of material reality that we are grounded to take
the next step of cultivating a faith that not only seeks its own understanding but, as life lived in Christ,
also a faith that is seeking its moral correctness. At this level, we go into a rigorous and scientific
analysis of the human condition, using the tools of critical thinking thus far available, and together,
creatively embark on conceiving new alternative things in a new and creative way, with imagination and
courage! This way, we elevate human experience into another level of appreciation, and into a new higher
and deeper form of social praxis.
In the context of the local Church of San Bernardino, this means: “to fill people’s lives with hope, this
vision will be developed in those areas of greatest concern to us: youth, evangelization, unity in diversity,
stewardship of resources, leadership, and organizational structures. Thus our church will be light and
leaven to our families, our neighborhoods, our society” (Bishop Gerald Barnes). In this light, we need to
ask: what have our popular devotions got to do with the life-and-death issues being faced by the
Diocese of San Bernardino, like comprehensive immigration reform, faithful citizenship, stewardship, and
the like? Indeed, what is the place of our popular devotions in the vision-mission-impact statement of
our Diocese? What and how can our popular devotions contribute to the realization of this way of
being Church?
Let us listen to Bishop Gerald Barnes: “I challenge you, my brothers and sisters, to choose life: to
build bridges between cultures, and between the rich and the poor, to walk with persons who may have
different views of the Church, to forge links between young and old, to reconcile the past and present
hurts, thus binding yourselves to the gospel of Jesus Christ.” For “we, the Church of San Bernardino,
are a community of believers in Jesus the Christ, called to impact family, neighborhood and society with
the Gospel so that people’s lives are filled with hope” (Impact Statement, Diocese of San Bernardino).
Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC
Feast of St. Gregory the Great, September 3, 2008
St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church, Riverside, California
Our Lady Of Peace And Good Voyage
(Our Lady Of Antipolo)
On March 25, 1626, Governor Don Juan Niño de Tabora, on his journey from
Mexico to the Philippines, brought with him a brown image of our Blessed
Virgin Mother on board the galleon, El Almirante. Despite the stormy seas
and a fire on board the El Almirante, the ship arrived safely on July 18, 1626.
Governor Tabora accredited their successful voyage to the image of the
Blessed Virgin. He called for a grandiose celebration with fireworks and
procession from the Church of San Ignacio, the Jesuit Church in Intramuros, up
to the Manila Catholic Cathedral, which became the first house of the Blessed
Virgin's image. The safe voyage of the El Almirante and the following eight
galleons from Acapulco to Manila continued to be attributed to the Blessed
Virgin, earning her the name Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buenviaje (Our Lady
of Peace and Good Voyage).
With the passing of Governor Tabora in 1632, the care for Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage was given to the
Jesuit fathers. At that time the Jesuits were constructing the Church of Antipolo. Tradition has it that the
statute was relocated twice but both were futile as the brown image was always found on the trunk of a tipulo
(breadfruit) tree, which grew in the original site of the old church. The trunk of the tipulo was eventually cut down
and made into a pedestal for the Blessed Virgin, who became known to the residents as the Virgin of Antipolo or
Our Lady of Antipolo. On November 26, 1926, the Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buenviaje was canonically
crowned in Luneta by the Most Rev. Michael J. O’Doherty, Archbishop of Manila.
During the Japanese occupation the Virgin of Antipolo was taken to the mountains of Santolan, now called Angono.
Although there were steep mountain trails the 500 people who were on the journey felt very safe. Subsequently,
the Blessed Virgin was temporarily housed in the Ocampo residence at Quiapo and later transferred to the Quiapo
Church. And finally on October 15, 1945, the Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buenviaje was returned to its original
and permanent sanctuary at the Church of Antipolo. Every year thereafter devotees of the Virgin of Antipolo
commemorate this transfer. They gather at the Quiapo Church to join the "Alay Lakad" from Quiapo to the
Antipolo Cathedral starting at around 8:00 p.m. (30th of April) until dawn of the following day (1st of May).
Chosen by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines as the most symbolic image of Filipinos abroad, a
replica of Our Lady of Antipolo was brought to the United States. On April 15, 1995, the replica was enshrined at
the Chapel for Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception.
(Compiled by the Filipino Ministry – DSB, May 2008)

San Lorenzo Ruiz
(First Filipino Saint)
Lorenzo Ruiz was born in Binondo, Manila between 1600 and 1610. With a
Chinese father and a Filipina mother and as an altar boy and sacristan for
Dominican priests, Lorenzo learned Chinese, Tagalog and Spanish. His fluency and
beautiful penmanship enabled him to work as a professional calligrapher,
transcribing documents. He was a full member of the Confraternity of the Holy
Rosary under Dominican auspices. He married and had two sons and a daughter.
Lorenzo’s life took an unexpected turn when he was accused of murder. Lorenzo
took refuge with the Dominican priests. Nothing is known further about this mishap
other than the statement of two Dominicans that "he was sought by the
authorities on account of a homicide, in which he was present or which was
attributed to him." On June 10, 1636, Lorenzo was allowed to accompany three
Dominican priests, Antonio Gonzalez, Guillermo Courtet and Miguel de Aozaraza,
together with Vicente Shiwozuka de la Cruz, a Japanese priest and a layman
named Lazaro, a leper, on their journey to Japan. He was not aware that they
were headed to Japan, in spite of a violent persecution there, until they were at sea. Lorenzo could have gone on to
Formosa, but, he reported, "I decided to stay with the Fathers, because the Spaniards would hang me there." Lorenzo
and his companions landed in Okinawa.
In Japan they were soon found out and arrested. On July 10, 1636, they were taken to Nagasaki - the site of
wholesale bloodshed when the atomic bomb was dropped and where 50,000 Catholics were dispersed or killed by
persecution. Lorenzo and his companions were subjected to an inexpressible torture. Having huge quantities of water
forced down their throats, they were thrust to lie down and long boards were placed on their stomachs. Guards
stepped on the ends of the boards, violently forcing water to spurt from their mouths, noses and ears. Fr. Antonio,
the superior, died after some days. Fr. Vicente and Lazaro broke under torture, which included the insertion of
bamboo needles under their fingernails, but were brought back to courage by their companions.
In his moment of crisis, Lorenzo asked the interpreter, "I would like to know if, by apostatizing, they will spare my
life." In the ensuing hours, however, Lorenzo felt his faith grow strong. He became bold and daring, stating to his
interrogators “That I shall never do, because I am a Christian and I shall die for God, and for Him I will give many
thousands of lives if I had them. And so do with me as you will please.”
Lorenzo and his four surviving companions were slowly put to death. He and his companions were taken to the
“Mountain of Martyrs” on September 27, 1637. They were tightly bound with semicircular boards fitted around
their waists and hung upside down in pits. Stones were put on top of the boards to increase the pressure and
slowdown circulation to prevent a speedy death. After three days, Lorenzo and Lazaro were dead and the three
priests, still alive, were beheaded.
On February 18, 1981, Lorenzo was beatified by Pope John Paul II during his visit in Manila. On October 18, 1987,
Lorenzo was canonized and became the first Filipino saint and martyr.
(Compiled by the Filipino Ministry - DSB, May 2008)

Blessed Pedro Calungsod
Pedro Calungsod, a Visayan native, was born in 1655. During his boyhood Pedro
was trained as a catechist in a boarding school run by the Jesuits in the Visayas.
He was skilled in the arts – carpentry, drawing, painting, acting, singing and oratory,
delivering discourses in Visayan, Spanish and Chamorro. He was an excellent and
brilliant young man.
In 1668 young Pedro was chosen to accompany Fr. Diego de San Vitores and
other Jesuit missionaries from the Philippines to the Ladores Islands to
evangelize the native Chamorros. Despite devastating typhoons, difficult terrain
and scarce provisions for the Mission, the missionaries persevered. The Ladores
Islands were later renamed Mariannas Islands by the missionaries in honor of the
Blessed Virgin Mary and María Ana, the Queen Regent of Spain, who was the
benefactress of that Mission.
The missionaries, blessed with many conversions among the Chamorros, caused
envy and rivalry with medicine men. In particular a Chinese quack named Choco
spread rumors of infants dying due to the poison in the baptismal water because some sickly Chamorro infants died
after baptism. Many Chamorros believed the calumniator and eventually apostatized. The apostates together with
the Macanjas (sorcerers) and the Urritaos (young male prostitutes) began persecuting the missionaries.
On Saturday morning, April 2, 1672, just before the Passion Sunday of that year, 17 year-old Pedro and Fr. Diego
went to the village of Tumon to baptize a newborn baby girl.
The baby’s father Matapang, who was a Christian and friend of the missionaries, having apostatized angrily refused to
have his infant daughter baptized. While Matapang was enlisting and cajoling a non-Christian villager named Hirao to
kill Pedro and Fr. Diego, Matapang’s Christian wife consented to the baptism. Upon hearing of the baptism,
Matapang became aggressive, violently throwing his spears to Pedro and Fr. Diego. After shunning some spears,
Pedro was hit on the chest and fell to the ground. Hirao vigorously attacked Pedro and finished him with a blow of a
cutlass on the head. Fr. Diego was also killed. After the murder, Matapang took Fr. Diegos’ crucifix pounded it with a
stone while blaspheming God. Matapang and Hirao denuded and dragged the bodies of Pedro and Fr. Diego to the
edge of the shore, where they tied large stones to the feet of the corpses. Thereafter, they took the bodies on a
proa and threw them into the deep. The bodies of Pedro and Fr. Diego were never found.
The missionaries remembered Pedro as a young boy with very good dispositions. They recalled that Pedro was a
virtuous catechist and a faithful assistant to Fr. Diego and the Mission. They described Pedro to be a good Catholic
whose perseverance in the Faith even to the point of martyrdom proved him to be a good soldier of Christ (cf. II Tim
2:3). The missionaries declared that Pedro was a fortunate youth, persevering in his service to God in the mission
and the precursor of their superior Fr. Diego in heaven.
On October 6, 1985, Fr. Diego Luís de San Vitores was beatified. His beatification paved the way for young Pedro
Calungsod and on March 5, 2000, Pedro was beatified by Pope John Paul II.

Mother Ignacia Del Espiritu Santo
Mother Ignacia was the eldest of four children of a Chinese immigrant from Amoy,
China Jusepe Iuco and of a native Filipina María Gerónima. She was born in Manila,
Philippines in 1662 and baptized Ignacia del Espiritu Santo on March 4, 1663, at the
Holy Kings Parian.
Mother Ignacia spent her childhood in Chinese Binondo, Manila. In 1682 instead of
accepting her parent’s request to marry, Ignacia sought spiritual direction from a
Jesuit priest, Fr. Paul Klein, who had arrived in Manila from Bohemia. The priest gave
her the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.
After a period of solitude and prayer, determined to "remain in the service of the Divine
Majesty" and "live by sweat of her brow," Ignacia left home. With only a needle and a
pair of scissors in her possession, she began to live alone in the house located at the
back of the Jesuit College of Manila. Subsequently, she accepted yndias (natives)
who were attracted by her life of prayer and labor and felt called to the religious life but could not be admitted into the
existing congregation at that time. Thus her first community was born and became known as the Beatas de la Compania de
Jesus because they frequently received the sacraments at the Church of St. Ignatius. With the Jesuit fathers as their
spiritual directors and confessors, the community performed many acts of devotion. Together they assisted the Jesuit
Fathers in their retreats by preparing and disposing the retreatants to Spiritual Exercises.
Mother Ignacia centered her life on the suffering of Christ. She tried to imitate him through a life of service and humility,
expressing her spirituality of humble service in her capacity to forgive, to bear wrongs patiently and to correct with
gentleness and meekness. She emphasized charity in the community, dedicating it to the Blessed Mother whose spirit
runs through the rules written for the guidance of the Beatas. Mother Ingnacia strove to be the living image of Mary to
her companions. She exhorted them to make Mary their model in following Jesus.
On July 1, 1726, Mother Ignacia completed the Constitutions of her community and submitted them for approval by the
Fiscal Provisor of Manila. After the approval was given in 1732, Mother Ignacia gave up her responsibility as superior of
the house and lived as an ordinary member until her death. Father Murillo Velarde of the Society of Jesus observed that
Mother Ignacia had no desire to command and control and saw this as a great sign of humility. Fr. Velarde described
Mother Ignacia as a "true valiant woman" who overcame the great difficulties which she met in the foundation from the
beginning to the end. She was "mortified, patient, devout, spiritual, and zealous for the good of souls." Mother Ignacia died
at age 85 after receiving Holy Communion on September 10, 1748, still on her knees at the communion rail. She was
interred at the Church of Saint Ignatius.
Elevation to Venerable
In the early 1980’s Sr. Maria Isabelita Riego de Dios, RVM, began and intensively promoted the cause for the
beatification of Mother Ingnacia del Espiritu Santo. In 1986 then Manila archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin began the
canonical process for Mother Ignacia’s beatification. A miracle was attributed to Mother Ignacia when Victoria Peña-
Utanes, a diabetic, was cured of a left foot infection through the intercession of Mother Ignacia.
On July 6, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI, during a private audience on July 6 with Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, CMF,
prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, authorized the promulgation of decrees, including Mother Ignacia del
Espiritu Santo, among the16 holy men and women who will be elevated to the altars. After almost 259 years, the
Vatican finally declared Mother Ignacia “Venerable.”
On February 1, 2008, Manila Archbishop, Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales presided over the promulgation at the Minor
Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz in Binondo, Manila.

Parish Filipino Ministry – Hemet Vicariate
Filipino Ministry Filipino Ministry

St. Catherine Of Alexandria St. Christopher Church
41875 “C” St.,,Temecula, CA 92592 25075 Cottonwood, Moreno Valley CA 92553
Tel. No.: (951) 676-4403 Tel. N.: (951) 924-1968
Pastor – Rev. John F. Wagner Pastor – Rev. Joven Junio, MS
Coordinator Ronie Mallari Coordinators Leovic Eslava
Asst. Coordinators Dindo Masanque Cely Eslava
Vince Mercado Virginia Soriano
Secretary Becky Mercado Members All Filipino Catholics
Linda Espino
Finance Linda Espino

Hugh McDonald
Music Ministry
Worship Committee Techie Bitanga
Filipino Choir
Family Life Dulce Estrella
Anabelle de Guzman Religious Organization/Events/Prayer:
Lilia dela Cruz
9-Days Simbang Gabi
Social Concerns Malou Vasquez Divine Mercy
Janette Masanque Sto. Nino
Precy McDonald Misa Ng Bayan
Pinchas Masanque
Parish Involvement:
Youth & Young Adults Adrian Masanque
Eucharistic Ministers, Fundraising, Fiesta participation,
Thea Bitanga
Hospitality Ministers, Lectors
Liaison FM-DSB June & Techie Bitanga
Advisory Council Joe Estrella

Romy dela Cruz
John Espino
Meynard Lontoc
Nanette Samonte
Larry Vasquez

St. Frances Of Rome St. Martha Catholic Church
21591 Lemon St., Wildomar, CA 92595 37200 Whitewood Road, Murieta, CA 92563
Tel. No.: (951) 674-6881 Tel. No.: (951) 698.8180
Pastor: Rev. Mark Kotlarczyk Pastor: Very Rev. Jack Baxter, VF
President Adela Espedido Coordinators Wil Vita

Vice President Edgardo & Aida Pangilinan Amy Lachica
Treasurer Carmen Lazaro
Secretary Tina Abelgas Members All Filipino Catholics
Members All Filipino Catholics
Music Ministry
Music Ministry
Filipino Choir
None
Religious Organization/Events/Prayer:
Religious Organization/Events:
Simbang Gabi
Divine Mercy Divine Mercy
Sto Nino Sto. Nino
Prayer Group
Simbang Gabi Parish Involvement:
Parish Involvement: Eucharistic Ministers, Fundraising, Fiesta

participation, Hospitality Ministers
Religious Education, Fund Raising Events, Annual
Parish Festival Planning Committee, Ticketing, Food
Booths, Computer Classes for the Unemployed
(starting this coming August 2008), St. Frances
Administrative Volunteers, Eucharistic Ministers,
Lectors, Hospitality Ministers and Choirs.

St. Vincent Ferrer St. Anthony
27931 Murrieta Rd., Sun City CA 630 S. Santa Fe St., San Jacinto CA 92583
Tel. No.: (951) 698-8180 Tel. No.: (951) 684.7911
Pastor – Rev. Antonio Das Neves Pastor – Rev. Arturo Munson-Balagat
Coordinators Trini Sebastian Chairperson Ariel Jamisola
Cesar Queyquep Vice Chairperson Meredith Flores
Treasurer Nora Maestrado
Secretary Shirley Bosti
Music Ministry
Rolena Veluso
Simbang Gabi Coordinator Jun Lasam

Imelda Lasam
Health Ministry Shirley Bosti
Parish Involvement:
Choir
Filipino Ministry
Our Lady Of The Valley
780 State St., Hemet CA 92543
Pastor : Rev. Philip Howard, CSSP
Coordinators June & Imelda Lasam

Parish Filipino Ministry – Hemet Vicariate Parish Filipino Ministry – High Desert Vicariate
Filipino Ministry
Filipino Ministry
Christ the Good Sheperd
Blessed Theresa Of Calcutta
17900 Joonathan, Adelanto CA 92301
31579 Vintners Poine Ct, Winchester CA 92596
Tel. No.: (760) 246.7083
Tel. No.: (951) 325.7707
Pastor – Rev. Michael Lama, VF
Pastor: Rev. Thomas J. Burdick
Coordinator
Coordinator John Agbayani
Filipino Ministry
Holy Family
9974 “I” Avenue, Hesperia CA 92345
Tel. No.: (760) 244.9180
Pastor – Rev. Santos Ortega
Filipino Ministry
Holy Spirit Coordinator Lourdes De Jesus
26340 Soboba St., Hemet CA 92544
Tel. No.: (951) 927.8344 Music Ministry:
Pastoral Coordinator : Joyce Frichtel Filipino Choir
Coordinators Cora Williams Religious Practices:
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
Santo Nino
Simbang Gabi
Parish Involvement:
Fundraising
Parish Filipino Ministry – High Desert Vicariate
Filipino Ministry
Filipino Ministry
Our Lady Of the Desert
Holy Innocents
18386 Corwin Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307
13230 El Evado Rd., Victorville CA 92392
Tel. No.: (760) 242.4427
Tel. No.: (760) 955.6010
Pastor – Rev. Antonio G. Abuan, MS
Pastor: Rev. James Oropel
Coordinators Lisa Thiem

Coordinator Dr. David Gutierez
Elizabeth Pastrano
Vice Coordinators Mario Baretto
Religious Practices: Malou Cruz
Secretaries Pat Nislang
Our Lady Of Fatima Simbang Gabi
San Lorenzo Ruiz Santo Nino Liza Baretto
Tresurer Belen Gememteria
Parish Involvement:
Fundraising Advisors
Fr. Arlan Intal, MS Rudy Soliman
Music Ministry
Filipino Choir
Our Lady Of Fatima

Simbang Gabi
San Lorenzo Ruiz
Santo Nino
Filipino Ministry Parish Involvement:

St. Joan Of Arc
15512 Sixth St., Victorville CA 93292 Small Faith Community, Worship Committee,
Tel. No.: (760) 245.7674 Stewardship, Pastoral Council, Finance Council
Pastor :
Coordinator Louie Wychico

Parish Filipino Ministry – High Desert Vicariate Parish Filipino Ministry – Low Desert Vicariate
Filipino Ministry FILIPINO MINISTRY

St. Joseph St. Theresa Church ,
505 E. Mountain View Ave., Barstow CA 92311 2800 E. Ramon Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92264
Tel. No.: (760) 256.6818 (760) 323-2669
Pastor – Rev. Charles Patron Pastor: Msgr. Philipp A. Behan
Chairperson Claire Miraflor

Coordinators Dr. Olegario
Vice Chairperson Josie Imus
Secretary Leni Dinsay
Correspondence Secretary Mila S. Aguinaldo
STANDING COMMITTEES
FAMILY LIFE Adela Mago

Ellen Pulmano
YOUTH & YOUNG Carol Rustia

ADULT Analiza Tengco
WORSHIP Virgie Olivar

Gloria San Pedro
Filipino Ministry
St. Paul EVANGELIZATION Carolyn Esteves
8973 Mesa Road., Lucerne Valley CA 92356 (EDUCATION) Cynthia Marquez
Tel. No.: (760) 248.7410
Pastor – Rev. Antonio G. Abuan, MS SOCIAL CONCERNS Nida Gerada
(SERVICES) Reggie Medina
Coordinator
TEMPORALITIES Nita Lottrittz
(COORDINATORS) Aida Rondares
Parish Filipino Ministry – Low Desert Vicariate
FILIPINO MINISTRY
Filipino Ministry Christ The Redeemer
St. Elizabeth Of Hungary 12745 Oriole Ave., Grand Terrace CA 92313
66700 Pierson Bld.., Desert Hot Springs CA 92240 Tel. No.: (760) 783.3811
Tel. No.: (760) 323.8794 Pastoral Coordinator: Sr. Deana O’Neil, OSB
Administrator – Rev. Dennis Legaspi Coordinators Helen Molina
Leo Vinzon
Coordinator Aida Rondares
Members All Filipino Catholics
Music Ministry
None
Simbang Gabi
Divine Mercy
Sto. Nino
Parish Involvement:
Filipino Ministry Eucharistic Ministers, Fundraising, Fiesta participation,

Blessed Sacrament Hospitality Ministers
6785 Sage Ave., Twentynine Palms CA 92277
Tel. No.: (760) 367.3343
Administrator – Rev. Gerald Vidad
Coordinator Naty Enoviso

Parish Filipino Ministry – Low Desert Vicariate
FILIPINO MINISTRY
FILIPINO MINISTRY Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Community
St. Francis Of Asisi 1234 Palm Avenue, Beaumont
47225 Washington St., La Quinta CA 92253 (951) 845-2849
Tel. No.: (760) 564.1255 Pastoral Coordinator – Lynn Zupan
Pastor: Very Rev. James McLaughlin, VF
Chairpersons Manny & Tess Alidio
Head Servant: 951 845-1244
Alicia A. Solitaria
Vice Chairperson Mario Mata
Secretary Min Gonzalez
Associate Head Servant:
Honey Luntok-Moore
Members
Secretary: Dan & Jiji Agoncillo Beth Lucinario
Joy G. Del Rosario
Ed & Ofie Ongpin Ana Parungao
Ferdie & Sonia Pingol Nitz Quijencio
Evangelization & Education:
Rod & Lourdes Agudo Nita Veloso
Mabon D. Veloro
Merle Madera Tess Sumampong
Liturgical Services & Worship: Nikki Macawile Avelina Lantin
Jelly Luntok-Robertson Jimmy Punzalan Rey & Thelma Santos
Pet Yonzon
Pastoral Care & Services:
Music Ministry:
Ula G. Carlos
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Filipino Choir
Ways & Means: Coordinator – Beth Lucinario
Arlene Malundas
Co-Coordinator – Jiji Agoncillo
Pianist: Emmanuel Madera
Servant Organizer:
Bass Guitarist: Boie Gomez
Vicky Peralta, MSW, ACSW
Religious Events:
Religious Organization/Events:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Filipino Mass – every second Sunday of the month at
Our Lady of Fatima 6:30 p.m
Simbang Gabi Simbang Gabi
Parish Involvement: Parish Involvement:

Eucharistic Ministry
Hospitality Ministry Parish Council, Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality
Youth Ministry Minister, Usher, Lectors, Choir, Small Faith
Community
Parish Filipino Ministry – Riverside Vicariate

Corpus Christi Queen Of Angels Catholic Church
3760 N. McKinley St., Corona CA 92879 Tel. No.: 951-689-3674
Tel. No.: 951-272-9043 4824 Jones Ave., Riverside, CA 92505
Pastor – Rev. Gerald C. DeLuney Pastor: Rev.
Coordinators Fred Capinpin Core Group:

Ludette Capinpin
Lennie Papa (ltpapa@yahoo.com
Maybell Carbajal may_carbajal@sbcglobal.net
Members Filipino Community
Monette Porras jporras0917@sbcglobal.net
Tess Becker tbecker2go@sbcglobal.net
Xenia Neypes
Music Ministry
Secretary
Filipino Choir Babes Quinones
Business Manager
Religious Organization/Events/Prayer: Sally Stevens
9-Day Sibang Gabi Public Relation Officers

Divine Mercy Jerry Porras jporras0917@sbcglobal.net
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Novena Don Neypes
Music Ministry
Parish Involvement:
Tess Becker (Filipino Choir)
Eucharistic Ministers, Fundraising, Fiesta tbecker2go@sbcglobal.net
participation Religious Organization/Events/Prayer:
Aida Reyes (Filipino Cursillo)

aida49@sbcglobal.net
Parish Involvement:
Eucharistic Ministers and Choir

Filipino Ministry
St. Catherine Of Alexandria Filipino Ministry
7005 Brockton Ave., Riverside, CA 92506 St. Edward
Tel. No.: (951) 781-9855 417 W. Grand Blvd., Corona CA 92882
Pastor: Reve. Generoso Sabio, M.S.C. Tel. No.: (951) 549-6000
Pastor: Rev. Jose Varela, ORC
Coordinator Benjie Lungay Coordinator Carter Infante

Treasurer Pio Pascual Secretary/Treasurer Angeliza Q. Palma
Parish Coordinator Sabina Bulaong
Members Adviser Ed Alcaraz
Malou Lungay Tess Pascual Members

Ronna Bugarin Fely De Leon Sally Manguramas Susan Escobar
Henry Bugarin Jolito Padua Manuel Salcedo
Karl Peralta Sheila Peralta
Grace Quiambao Letty Charnetsky Music Ministry
Spike De Leon Bonnie Peralta St. Edward Filipino Choir
Music Ministry Religious Organization/Events:
Music Director Spike De Leon Divine Mercy Sabina Bulaong

(Saturday Vigil Mass) Sto. Nino Sabina Bulaong
Flores De Mayo Angeliza Palma
Religious Organization/Events/Prayer: Our Lady Of Fatima Angeliza Palma
Our Lady Of Fatima Letty Charnetsky Cursillo Ed Alcaraz
2000 Hail Mary Grace Quiambao Simbang Gabi Ed Alcaraz
1st Friday Adoration Ed Layug
Geri Dial Parish Involvement:
Simbang Gabi Benjie Lungay Parish Council, Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality,
Ronna Bugarin Ministers, Lectors, Choir, and Youth Ministers.
Parish Involvement:
Eucharistic Ministers, Choir, and Finance Council

Filipino Ministry FILIPINO MINISTRY

St. John The Evangelist, St. Thomas The Apostle,
3980 Opal St., Riverside, CA 92509 3774 Jackson St., Riverside CA 92503
Tel. No.: (951) 684-6864 Tel. No.: (951) 689-1131
Pastor: Rev. Genaro Zavala, MSP Pastor: Rev. Joseph F. Felker
Coordinators Joe & Cely Rafols
Vice Coordinators Manny & Dulce Ngo Coordinator Nini Dyogi
Josie Baltazar (951) 743-6852
Treasurer Nellie Garcia Secretary Cate Berston
Secretary Nimia Reyes
Publicity Alan & Riza Camilon Treasurer Fe Santiago
Members Standing Committees
Lino & Lita Clomera Minda O’Conell
Brando & Tess Cruz Mr. & Mrs. Luis Galang Family Life Lulu Gascon
Randolf & Joy Cruz Susan & Sean Quinlan
Rolando & Sonia Cruz Danilo & Normita Perez Worship Cora Viray
Russel & Janice Cruz Ising & Doyette Reyes
Ted & Hermie Dalisdan Joe & Cecil Sacramento Music Ministry
Honorary Members Choir Director Tony Gatchalian
Danny & Roslyn Dizon Tim & Josiephine Lucas 1st & 2nd Saturday
Ed & Edna Ortiz Jun & Lani Pangilinan Evening Mass
Maura Pangilinan Olive Pangilinan
Non Filipino Members Meetings
Marcelo Garcia Joe & Sandra Vargas
Filipino Ministry Monthly 2nd Friday
Music Ministry Meeting
Saturday Choir Coordinator Charlemagne Rafols
Co-Coordinators Ronnie Tordesillas Religious Organizations/Events
Eva Tordesillas Simbang Gabi 19th of December, 7 PM
Religious Organization:
Legion Of Mary Joe Rafols – President Parish Involvement
Parish Involvement:
The members of the Filipino Ministry are active
Pastoral Council, Extra-Ordinary Ministers Of Holy parishioners serving as Eucharistic ministers, lectors,
Communion, Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality, choir members, and members as well to the many
Ministers, Lectors, Choir. Finance Council, Building ministries of the parish.
Committee, Religious Education and Parish
International Festival.
Parish Filipino Ministry – San Bernardino Vicariate
Founded:1954
Our Lady of The
Assumption Catholic
Church
796 W 48th St
Phone: (909) 882-2931,
Fax: (909) 883-4851
Father David T. Fitzgerald sP

Pastor
Sr. Maura Redington R.S.M.
Pastoral Associate
Deacon Dan O’Camb
Resident Deacon
Sr. Camillus Gavigan
Sister of Mercy
First Friday Mass
6:30 PM
The Sacred Heart of Jesus & Santo Niño Devotion
Followed by a Salo-Salo gathering
Simbang Gabi
December 15th through the 24th - Cluster Location: TBA
The Santo Nino Novena & Feast

Begins 9 days before the Santo Nino Celebration
The Feast of Santo Nino is on the 3rd Saturday of January
OLA Filipino Ministry

Filipino Ministry Officers
Patricia & Nicanor Sanchez, Eduardo & Alice Pesons,
Marivic Alvez, Allan & Hermie Lee, Judy Judilia,
Nonoy & Luz Café, Arnold & Onie Cabilao,
Jimmy Dayonot,
James & Jacqueline Sabellon, Art & Aurora
Conception
Filipino Ministry Members
Eduardo & Helen Paez, Alan & Wimefreda Chua,
Edna & Rasty Campos, June & Myrna Cordova,
Luke Arong,
Virginia & Jose Madrid, Mizriam & Alfredo Oliva,
Rowena Santiago, Emmanuel & Julie Riofrir,
Marilou Avervec
Noreen & Nick Ricaplaza, Herbert & Ophelia Jugan,
Sheila & Armet Archibal, Rolando & Consuela Garcia,
Heidi Librando, Christina & Rex Villanobos,
Pia Escalante, ,
Marie & Lee Oliva, Grace & Pancho Villa
Filipino Ministry Parish /Staff Liaison

Edwin & Kathleen Estrella
Parish Filipino Ministry – San Bernardino Vicariate

St. Adelaide St. Joseph The Worker
27457 E. Baseline Ave., Highland, CA 92346 10816 Mountain View Ave., Loma Linda CA 92354
Tel. No.: (909) 862-8669 Tel. No.: (909) 796-2605
Pastoral Coordinator: Sr. Maura Feeley, R.S.M. Pastor – Rev. Ignatius Rodriguez
Chairperson Bing Johnson Coordinators Vic Barrion

Co-Chairpersons Vangie Fernandez Freda Sumalangcay
Nathan Manio
JB Uy
Secretaries Gilda Tabalina
Parish Filipino Ministry – West End A Vicariate
Zorina Gordovez
Fe Ramirez
Treasurers Flor Lacanlale
Nena Flores
Jerry Doubek
Members
Norma Cajigal Rose Chrisman
Eden Concepcion Letty Criter
Lirio Gregorio Maria Perez
Luz Saladino Yolanda Daugherty
Remycel Panganiban Vicky Domingo
Lilian Tacal Hermie Dela Pena
John Perez Eduardo Flores
Music Ministry
St. Adelaide Filipino Choir FILIPINO MINISTRY
Pianist Helen Seno Chuchi Doubek St. Paul The Apostle
Conductor: JB Uy 14085 Peyton Dr., Chino Hills, CA 91709
Tel. No.: (909) 465-5503
Religious Organization/Events: Pastor: Very Rev. Patrick O’Hagan, SS.CC.VF
Flores De Mayo Parish Carnival
Our Lady Of Fatima Simbang Gabi
Coordinators Eilyn Caballero
Romy Reyes
Parish Involvement:
Parish Council, Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality,

Ministers, Lectors, Choir, and Youth Ministers.
Filipino Ministry
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Community
2713 S. Grove Ave.
Filipino Ministry 909.947.2956
Our Lady Of Lourdes Pastor:Rev. John Vieira
10191 Central Ave., Montclair CA 91763 Coordinator Elizabeth Manangan
Tel. No.: (909) 926-7278 Treasurer Maela Dizon
Administrator: Rev. Antonio Dao, OP External Community Outreach Willie Bugaoan
Sto. Nino Prayer Group Coordinators Noel and Lorna Penafiel
Coordinators Nene Principe Core Group (Families)

Augie Lagumbay
Bautista, Bugaoan, Del Castillo, Del, Rosario, Dizon I, Dizon II,
Edna Lagumbay Faicol, Hersh, Lansang, Manangan, Miclat, Nazareno, Nucum,
Dan Dogoldogol Penafiel, Quinn, Tantoco, Tadiar, Villacorte, Yu
Virgie Dogoldogol
Mentors
Rev. Romeo N. Seleccion, MS, EV, Sr. Sarah Shrewsbury, OSC
Parish Ministries
Ethnic Ministry, Filipino Ministry, Knights of Columbus, Small

Neighborhood Community (SNC), Sto. Nino Prayer, Group, Right
to Life, Vocations Ministry,Liturgical Ministries: Eucharistic
Hospitality/ Usher, Music, Lector, Master of Ceremony, Sacristan,
Altar Serving, Money Counter Faith Formation: Confirmation
teachers, Vacation Bible School teachers, leaders and members
Diocesan Ministries
CMFP (2 graduated), Filipino Ministry, PMFP, Social Concerns’

Local CCHD Committee and Catholic Lobby Day, Serra House
Annual Nativity Celebration, Women’s Commission
National Ministries
National Asian Pacific Catholic Organization (NAPCO), United

FILIPINO MINISTRY States Filipino Catholic Ministries Council (USFCMC)
St. Margaret Mary
International Ministries
12686 Central Ave., Chino CA 91710
Tel. No.: (909) 627-8466 Cursillo Movement, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of
Jerusalem, Knights of Columbus
Pastor: Rev. Michael L. Sturn
Global Solidarity Work
KARAPATAN’S Foster Parent Program in Manila, Philippines,

Coordinators Noel Reyes School Building Fund Program in Goa, India
Gene Gono
Special Skills
Building Building multicultural/multi-ethnic communities, conflict

resolution, evangelization, grassroot community activism, grassroot
fundraising, immigration advocacy work, lobbying
FILIPINO MINISTRY FILIPINO MINISTRY

St. George Sacred Heart
325 West E St., Ontario CA 91762 12704 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga CA 91739
Tel. No.: (909) 983-2637 Tel. No.: (909) 899-1049
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Anthony Ferreo, JCL Pastoral Coordinator: Dr. Pete Newborn
Coordinators Edwin Gabrie Board Of Directors

Rowena Gabriel 2008 – 2010
Tess Friedrich Spiritual Director
Rev. Christobal Subosa
Parish Filipino Ministry – West End B Vicariate
President
Merci Littaua
1st Vice President

Carlos Balao
2nd Vice President

Jay Plaza
Corresponding Secretary
Mariz Garcia
Recording Secretary
Tess Medrano
Filipino Ministry Treasurer

Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Sylvia Budor
10079 Eight St., Rancho Cucamonga CA 91729
Tel. No.: (909) 987-2717 Auditor
Pastor: Very Rev. Msgr. Gerald Lopez Cesar Monzon
Coordinators Jun Rinen Public Relations Officer

Marissa Rinen Chris Calaycay
Nellie De Jesus
Seargent At Arms
Parish Involvement: Mel Inteco Ed Forte Jose Garcia
Eucharistic Ministers, Fundraising, Fiesta participation Advisory Board

Ralph T. Manares Owett E. Cabildo
Emilio F. Araneta M.J. Peddy Ascio
FILIPINO MINISTRY
Filipino Ministry Blessed John XXIII
9135 Banyan Street Fontana Center
Alta Loma, CA 91737 7650 Tamarind Ave, Fontana, CA 92336
909.987.9312 909-822-4732
Pastor: Rev. Patrick V. Kirsch Rialto Center
222 E. Easton St., Rialto, CA 92376
909-421-7030
Chairperson Nel Rabe Pastor: Rev. Leonard Krzywda, CR
Co Chairperson Grethel Cabison FILIPINO PARISH INVOLVEMENT
Secretary Lory Valderrama
Treasurer Cesar Laureano Parish Board of Director – Vicki Dela Cruz
Spiritual Adviser Deacon Donnie Geaga Parish Finance Council – Net Jay
Resurrection Academy Principal – Madeleine Thomas
Advisers Louie David Lectors – Elona Carlos and Florida Torres
Owet Cabildo Eucharistic Ministers:
Cesar & Josie Dandan Josie & Rene Rosal
Public Relations Officer Vien & Nenet Abello Florida Torres
Gilda Llorda Sarah Cuerpo
Liturgy and Worship
Music Ministry:
Youth & Young Adult Committee
Filipino Community Choir – Fontana Center
Evangelization Committee Grethel Cabison Contact: Anita & Ramon Gregorio 909-356-0102
Himig Filipino Choir – Fontana Center
Social Concerns Contact: Zonia Navarra 909-463-3958
Galley Family Choir – Rialto Center
Family Life Fred Ladores Contact: Heddy Galley 909-875-3109
Pons Melocoton
Parish Involvement Rosary Markers – Rialto Center
Meets 1st Saturday of each month

Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Music Ministry, Contact: Elizabeth Tamayo 909-873-2230
Special Events, Master of Ceremonies,
Filipino Ministry
(combined with St. Joseph Catholic Church)
Chairperson Melba Rey

Secretary Mary Anne Chan
Treasurer Florida Torres
Members: Filipino communities of Blessed John XXIII
and St. Joseph Catholic Church
Filipino Booth – annual Summer Fest in June
FILIPINO MINISTRY
FILIPINO MINISTRY St. George
St. Joseph 17895 San Bernardino Ave., Fontana CA 92335
17070 Arrow Blvd., Fontana CA 92335 Tel. No.: (909) 877-1531
TEL. No.: (909) 822- 0566 Pastor: Rev. Gerardo Mendoza
Pastoral Administrator: Rev. Luc Tan
Coordinator ISABEL RECIO
The Filipino communities of St. Joseph Catholic Ass’t Coordinator CARLOTA BOYD
Church and Blessed John XXIII – Fontana and Rialto Secretary LOWELA VISTE
Treasurer STEVE DELEON
Centers formed one Filipino Ministry on July 22, Family Life Coordinators JOSE & TES CRESPO
2008 in a collaborative effort to combine the Worship Coordinator WALLY RECIO
stewardship, evangelization and pastoral enrichment Evangelization Coordinator FLOR BRAGA
of the lives of the Filipino families at both parishes Evangelization Ass’t Coordinator FE FLORIA-ARROYO
Temporalities Coordinator STEVE DELEON
Social Concerns Coordinator THELMA ARGENAL
Chairperson: Melba Buenafe’-Rey
MUSIC MINISTRY
Secretary: Mary Ann Chan
Music Director WALLY RECIO
Treasurer: Florida Torres Members: THELMA ARGENAL
CARLOTA BOYD
GEMMA DE GUZMAN
Spiritual Adviser: Rev. Luc Tan
ANALIZA DELEON
Music Ministry LOLITH INES
RENE ARGENAL
Filipino Choir FERNAN DE GUZMAN
STEVE DELEON
Religious Organization/Events/Prayer: REY GALERA
San Lorenzo Ruiz Religious Organization/Events/Prayer:

Simbang Gabi
St. George Charismatic Prayer Group every 3rd Saturday
Mary’s Table—2nd Saturday of the month
Parish Involvement: Choir—every Sunday at 9am Mass & every first Saturday
at 7pm Mass
Pastoral Council, Vacation Bible School, Simbang Gabi—Isabel Recio & Thelma Argenal
Eucharistic Ministry, Baptism Ministry,
Parish Involvement:
Music Ministry, Hospitality Ministry,
Pastoral Council, Liturgy Committee, Ministry Fair, Health
Ministers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Altar Servers, Choir,
Hospitality and Youth Ministers
FILIPINO MINISTRY FILIPINO MINISTRY

St. Anthony St. Mary
2110 N. San Antonio Ave., Upland CA 91785 16550 Jurupa Ave., Fontana CA 92337
Tel. No.: (909) 985-2803 Tel. No.: (909) 822-5670
Pastor: Rev. Charles Schultz Pastor: Rev. Gerard O’Shaughnessy, SSC
Coordinators Dr. Miranda Gilford Coordinators Ed Laus

Paulina Pestrano Linda Laus
Jun Velasco
Music Ministry Music Ministry
Filipino Choir Filipino Choir
Religious Organization/Events/Prayer: Religious Organization/Events/Prayer:
Divine Mercy Divine Mercy Santo Nino

Santo Nino Knights of Columbus
9-day Simbang Gabi
Parish Involvement:
Eucharistic Ministers, Fundraising, Parish Involvement:
Eucharistic Ministers, Fundraising, Lectors,
Hospitality, CCD teachers
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Every Wednesday at Every Wednesday following
6:30 p.m. the Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
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951/7697165 Moreno Valley Agent
CONGRATULATIONS & BLESSINGS
ON THE 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
OF THE FILIPINO MINISTRY
DIOCESE OF SAN BERNARDINO
Greetings from the Officers & Members

Of the Filipino Ministry of
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
Catholic Community of Beaumont/Banning
The Filipino Ministry of Saint Francis of Assisi Church
La Quinta 92253
Congratulations to the 15th Year Anniversary of the Filipino
Ministry—DSB. May our good Lord Jesus Christ continue to
bless the Filipino Ministry of the Diocese of San Bernardino.
Officers
Head Servant::
Alicia A. Solitaria Devotions
Associate Head Servant:
Honey Luntok-Moore
Secretary:
Joy Del Rosario
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Evangelization & Education: Every Wednesday after the 8:00 AM Mass
Maribon Veloro
Liturgical Services & Worship:
Jelly Luntok-Robertson Our Lady of Fatima
Ways & Means: Every Friday (Block Rosary)
Arlene Malundas
Pastoral Care & Services:
Ula G. Carlos Distributed Easter Baskets
Pastor: With food to the needy families in Mecca
Rev. James McLaughlin VF
Spiritual Director:
Fr. Dennis Legaspi
Office Hours By Appointment
Tel: (951)492-0900
Fax: (951)492-0985
HEMET OB/GYN
2390 E. Florida Ave. Suite 104
Hemet, CA 92544
Renato G. Judalena, M.D. Jacqueline S. Sevilla, M.D

Congratulations on the 15th Year
Anniversary of the Filipino Ministry
- Diocese of San Bernardino!
Rosary makers are wanted. No experience
necessary. Free instructions & materials.
Food, fun, and fellowships. For more infor-
mation, contact Elizabeth Tamayo at
(909)421-7030.
From the Rosary Makers of

Congratulations
to the Filipino Ministry
Blessed John XXIII,
of the Diocese of San
Rialto Center Bernardino!
Mabuhay ang Filipino Ministry,
Happy 15th Year Anniversary & many
more to come. God Bless.
Ed Purcell, President Filipino Club
Filipino Association of San Bernardino County

(Front sitting left to right)
Joe Tacal, James Tuazon, Jarrie Rodriguez-VP, Bing Johnson, Gloria Farshay,
Ed & Maria Purcell—President of Filipino Club
(Front sitting left to right)
Tammy Sturgis, Nevilla Maxwell, Nena Flores, Rene Casaclang, Frank Rodri-
guez, Menchie Bungeang, Hermie De La Pina, Honey & Money Lazo, Letty Cri-
tis, Zarina Gordovez, (not at picture Betty Tuazon)
(This picture was taken last Hawaiian Night, Dinner & Dance)
CONGRATULATIONS!
Best Wishes & Prayers
From
BLESSED JOHN XXIII
FILIPINO COMMUNITY CHOIR
Ramon & Anita Rene & Christy Arthus & Espie
Sotero & Liza Ed & Anne Jun & Paz
Belen Mae & Ella Lari & Liza
Ning & Juliet Zeny
Congratulations to the Filipino Ministry - DSB for

their 15th Year Anniversary!
Zonia Navarra - Soprano, Coordinator
Marion Navarra - Tenor, Lead Guitarist
Karen Nario - Soprano, Music Coordinator
Julie Ann Nario - Alto, Alternate Guitarist
Tony Nario - Tenor
Juliet Nario - Soprano
Josie Dandan - Soprano
Miles Ballesteros - Tenor
JJ Dela Cruz - Guitarist
Vicki Dela Cruz - Alto
From the Himig Filipino Choir of Blessed John XXIII,

Fontana Center, Tel # (909)561-3130
JM Asian Market
800 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951)845-7005
Tues - Sat: 10:00 am—7:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am—7:00 pm
Mondays and Holidays: Closed
Welcome to your Filipino store in the Pass Area where

prices are very reasonable. Ang tanging mahal lamang
ay...Kayo! We treat our customers as family and your
satisfaction is guaranteed.
Come, check us out.
Congratulations and Blessings

on the occasion of the 15th year anniversary
Of the Filipino Ministry - DSB
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Excellence in Caring
1665 E. Eighth Street

Beaumont, CA 92223
Phone - (951)845-3125
Fax - (951)769-1582
Mabuhay and Congratulations

to the Filipino Ministry—DSB!
Our Love and Prayers,

Nini, Jason & Melanie Dyogi
More Power to the Filipino Ministry of
the Diocese of San Bernardino and
Congratulations!
Left to Right:
Lisa Barreto, Pat Mislang, Fr. Arlan, Rudy Soliman, Perla Soliman,
Bishop Gerlad Barnes, David Gutierrez, Belen Gementera, Fr. Tony
Abuan (not in picture Malu Cruz and Mario Barreto)
From Our Lady of the Desert Filipino Ministry

From the Queen of Angels Filipino Choir
Rene & Bing Urmanita Don & Xenia Neypez
Maybelle Carbajal Rosalia Stevens
Monet & Jerry Porras Roger & Amy Del Barrio
Marita Quinones & Kids Constancia Faraon
Marites Becker Boyet
Emma Masters
Congratulations
and
Best Wishes
to the
Filipino Ministry
Diocese
Of
San Bernardino
on their
15th
Anniversary
ALLIED REHAB SERVICES, INC.

“Providing Rehabilitative Services to the Skilled Nursing Facility”
ROSALINDA T. JARVINA
President/Administrator
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Pathology
21527 Berendo Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502

Tel. (310)618-8286 * Fax (310)618-8455
A Non Emergency Medical Transportation
12234 Chydesdale Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909)899-0157
Fax (909)463-9242
Zozimo & Theresa Malana - Owners
“What you are is God’s gift to you,

What you become is your gift to God.”
Love & Respect Your Elders

Happy 15th Anniversary Filipino
Ministry - DSB!
From the Families of:
Cesa - Sonny, Carrie, Aaron. Flores - Tony, Meredith, Marcus, Madison.

Hunt - Thomas, Judy, Amanda, Emmanuel, Nanay Mira. Jamisola -
Ariel, Alyn, Alexis, Allyson. Majestrado - Quin, Nona, Johnmil, Nany
Vinying. Mast - Darrel & Armida. Yazzi - Andy, Nikki, Sammy.
Saint Anthony’s Parish

San Jacinto, CA
Congratulations to the 15th Year
Anniversary of the Filipino Ministry
Diocese of San Bernardino from...
Diplomate
American Board
of
Family Practice
1264 E. Latham Avenue

Hemet, CA 92543
(De Anza Professional Building)
Tel. (951)658-1112
Happy 15th Anniversary
Bernardino!
From the
Lord of Pardon Prayer
Group, Inc.—Riverside &
Moreno Valley Chapter
Congratulations & Mabuhay
to the
15th Anniversary of the Filipino Ministry - DSB
Greetings From
Parishioners of
St. Peter & St. Paul Church
- Pons & Ging - Fred & Vi
-Tony & Ellen - Johnny & Sandy
- Louie & Annie
Congratulations to
The Filipino Ministry -
Diocese Of San Bernardino
on their
15th ANNIVERSARY
May God’s love, peace, and joy be with all of you always!
The Castro Family
Naida, Roman, Jonathan, and Monica
In memory of our beloved –

Alex B. Castro+ (12/19/06)
A Beloved Husband and Father, Helper of Humankind
General Luna, Siargao Island, Philippines – June 2006

Congratulations To
The Filipino Ministry
Diocese Of San Bernardino
on their
15th ANNIVERSARY
Happy 15th Anniversary to the
Filipino Ministry of the Diocese of
San Bernardino!
From,
Aida Reyes
Happy 15th Anniversary
Bernardino!
From the
Lord of Pardon Prayer
Group, Inc.—Fontana,
Rialto, & Rancho Cucamonga
MIRAVILLA CARE CENTER

Best wishes to the Filipino
Ministry of the Diocese of
San Bernardino.
Congratulations on your
15th Anniversary!
Our Lady of Guadalupe

Church, San Bernardino
More Power to the Filipino
Ministry of the Diocese of
San Bernardino!
Congratulations on your
15th Anniversary!
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

10079 8th Street
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Events by Jonathan David Inland Empire Directory,
etc. c/o Hermie Natividad
Sanchez/Cristobal Family
The Parish of St. Peter and St. Paul would like to
extend its appreciation to the Filipino Ministry
for its 15 years of service in our Diocese
St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church

9135 Banyan St
Alta Loma, Ca 91737
909-987-9312 * Fax: 909-980-9404
www.stpeterstpaul.com
Check our Parish Website for information of

upcoming events for the Pauline Jubilee Year
Year.
St. Adelaide Catholic
Church
St. Thomas the Apostle
Congratulations
to the
Filipino Ministry—DSB
on their
15th Anniversary!
Juan & Josie Imus

St. Christopher Church Fili-
pino ministry
CONGRATULATIONS
To the Filipino Ministry, DSB
On your 15th Anniversary
Greetings from,
Godofreda B. Sumalangcay, M.D
Pediatrics
1800 N. Western Ave. Suite 202
San Bernardino, Ca 92411
(909) 880-
880-3065
More Blessings and Best Wishes!
Ester M. Rodriguez, DVM
MON - FRI FULL HOSPITAL SERVICE
8:30-12 NOON 1:30-5:00 PM INCLUDING SPAY & NEUTER
SATURDAY 9:00 AM-2:00 PM VACCINATION CLINIC EVERY SAT.
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ESTER M. RODRIGUEZ, DVM
10593 MILLS AVENUE (909) 621-2988

MONTCLAIR, CA 91763 (909) 621-2989
(951) 485-1095
AIRLINE TICKETS
(951) 485-1096
Our best wishes to the Filipino Ministry on
its
15 years of service in our Diocese!
Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Parish mission
We, the people of Sacred Heart,
are a welcoming community, faithful to
Catholic teaching, called to live out the Gospel
message through prayer, ministry, and example,
so that God’s love may be known to all.
12704 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739-9795
www.sacredheartrc.org
(909) 899-1049 Fax (909) 899-3229
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
14085 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709 ● (909) 465-5503 ● FAX (909) 465-1683
Served by the Congregation of Sacred Hearts

Rev. Pat O’Hagan. SS.CC., V.F., Pastor
Deacon Pat Martinez, Pastoral Associate
Filipino Catholics of Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Mission Statement
We, the Filipino parishioners of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church of
Chino Hills, CA, envisions to be a loving, caring, and united family, worshiping
God together through devotions, prayers, and fellowship, and to follow Christ’s
example of teaching, ministering, and evangelizing for the good of our faith, our
parish, and the community.
FCSPACC Officers
President Eilyn Cabalero

Vice-President Romy Reyes
Secretary Susan Alfonso
Assistant Secretary Delia Tayag
Treasurer George Filart
Assistant Treasurer Tessie Lightholder
Auditor Mayet Diaz
Public Relations Officer Bing Flores
Rosary Group Chair Nini Pangindian
Rosary Group Asst. Chair Ludy Leonin
(left to right) Violet Reyes, Romy Reyes, George Filart, Gie Filart, Eilyn Caballero, Ren Caballero, Susan Alfonso, Father Pat
O’Hagan, Tessie Lightholder
(Not in picture: Delia Tayag, Mayat Diaz, Bing Flores, Nini Pangindian, Ludy Leonin)
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
FILIPINO MINISTRY – DSB
ON YOUR 15th ANNIVERSARY
GREETINGS FROM:
THE FILIPINO MINISTRY

OF
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Congratula-
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The Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School
Alumni Association International
aims to foster education and higher learning at
Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School
for its student and faculty
through support, collaboration and networking.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
FILIPINO MINISTRY – DSB
ON YOUR 15th
ANNIVERSARY
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to express our sincere appreciation and

We are looking forward to working together to meet the many

With God’ grace ……..

We, the Filipino Faithful of the Diocese of San

The Board of Directors,

►HUMAN IMAGES: There are six human figures. The

►FILIPINO FLAG: This conveys the roots of the

(Contributors: Very Rev. Romeo N. Seleccion, MS and Naida Castro)

We pray that we, the Filipino Faithful of the diocese of San

Fill our hearts with hope that we may become a community

We pray that by promoting His gospel values of maka-Diyos (pro

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen

OFFICE OF THE EPISCOPAL VICARS

Dear Holy People of God:

As a FILIPINO MINISTRY of the Diocese of San Bernardino (FILM-DSB), we have come a

As members of FILM-DSB, let us be proactive companions in building the Kingdom of God

In our Lady of La Salette,

Rev. Romeo N. Selección, MS

1201 East Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92404

July 17, 2008

My Holy Saints of the Filipino Community.

As you celebrate your 15th anniversary as a formal ministry within our

May God Bless You All,

Very Rev. Msgr. Tom Wallace Episcopal Vicar,

My Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Filipino Ministry,

1201 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, California 92404-4607

As director of the Office of Asian Pacific Islander Ministry, I am honored to

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary FilMin-DSB! Let’s move on! On to

Sr. Theresa Phan, LHC

Dear Friends and Compatriots (MGA KABABAYAN),

Long live! Mabuhay! Viva los Filipinos!

Congratulations and warm greetings to All…Maalab na pagbati sa lahat…..

2008, we celebrate our Fifteen years of presence as Filipino Ministry in the

Together with the different ethnic communities, we consider ourselves as

Warmest greetings of Peace and Joy of Christ!

As we celebrate 15th year anniversary of FILIPINO MINISTRY, it is a occasion to thank

Congratulations! Happy anniversary! Thank you! God bless you!

In Christ through Our Lady,

Fr. Antonio G. Abuan, MS

Greetings and congratulations!

May God’s love, peace and joy be with you always.

Greetings of the Lord’s Peace to you all!

Fr. Benjamin E. Alforque, MSC

Maligayang Pagbati sa lahat ng Katolikong Pilipino sa Diyoseses ng San

We Filipinos are known to be religious . Anywhere we go, we bring along with us

It is within my job description as Spiritual Director of the Filipino Ministry-DSB

Mabuhay tayong lahat kay Kristo!

Fr. Dennis Legaspi

Vice Chancellor & Director

Standing Board of Executive General

FAMILY YOUTH &

Rev. Arturo Monzon-Balagat Rev. Antonio G. Abuan, MS Rev. Dennis Legaspi

Naida Castro Nini Dyogi Vicki De La Cruz Rudy Soliman

Louie David Owett Cabildo Ariel S. Jamisola Manny Alidio

Tess Alidio Jose F. Rafols Benjie Lungay

Owett Cabildo Robert Clamor

Ex-Officio Members (4)

Among the activities from 1994 – 1998 were:

Bukas Palad Choir performed on May 30, 1997 at the

In 1998, Willie Bugaoan was elected as the second Chairperson.

The Philippine Boys Choir

• June 24, 2000, Commissioning of the Board Officers