Anna Liza Evangelista
MISS OMASC 2012-2014
After months of tirelessly collecting donations of hospital supplies and equipment as well as books and other educational materials, officers of the Oriental Mindoro Association of Southern California (OMASC) finally saw their efforts rewarded when they were able to fill a 40-foot container and send it on its way to Oriental Mindoro on December 22. It is expected to arrive at the destination around the last week of January, 2010. The thirteen hospital beds were acquired under the auspices of Elsie Amansec. Nini Cleofe and Orlando Mayor, a friend from
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
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Fr. Mimo Rocks
Fr. Mimo’s OMASC-sponsored acoustic gospel concert at the Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in
After the concert, OMASC officers and friends who attended the concert were invited to a dinner in honor of the priests at the home of OMASC adviser Willy Soriano and Tess Vallada. The dinner offered an opportunity for everyone to get to know the visiting priests and their mission better. Also present at the dinner was Mrs. Irene Aranas, arguably the oldest member of OMASC, whose 94th birthday happened to be on that day. She was pleasantly surprised when all the priests asked everyone to extend their hand towards her and led them in a prayer of blessing and thanksgiving. The priests left shortly after with their next host, Jun Madrigal of Lancaster, where they are scheduled to hold their next concert.
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FR. MIMO’S ACOUSTIC
GOSPEL CONCERT
An intimate way of sharing Gospel inspired songs set in acoustic music with the aim of renewing one’s connectedness with self, others and God. Through his gospel concerts, Fr. Mimo uses a simple yet powerful way of spreading the Good News of love, peace and unity though acoustic music* (a laid back type of music that solely or primarily uses acoustic instruments, such as the acoustic guitar, banjo, violin, mandolin, piano, cello, and voice. Proceeds of the concert will go towards the St. Augustine Seminary fund campaign in Calapan.
Date: April 5, 2008 Saturday
Time: 5:00pm mass, followed by a concert, then Sharing and Fellowship.
Venue:
Tel 818-592-2880
For inquiries contact:
Ernie Cleofe -------- 714-523-2803
Ellen Umali --------- 818-348-0812/846-4392
Louie Umali --------- 818-917-5762/349-9831
Jojo Leviste --------- 562-946-5785
Eleanor Evangelista- 818-999-3713
Elsie Amansec ------ 310-376-5260/947-1752
Mila Maramot ------ 626-864-2214
DONATIONS ARE WELCOME!
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Fresh News from Mindoro
I just came back last night. It had been raining since Feb 13 and is still raining when I left. Ang pakiramdam ko ay marami pang ulan ang babagsak dahil napaka dilim pa ng langit.
Eddie and I went to Calapan from Puerto Galera 3 times and during the last two times, napalaki na ng tubig sa Baco at San Teodoro. Regretfully, we did not take pictures. I also saw on TV the flooding in Naujan, and Victoria.
Reported by Eleanor Evangelista - 2/21/2008
Acoustical Gospel Concert by the talented Father Memo Perez will be in North America from March 13 to May 25, 2008. He will be accompanied by Fr RV Villavicencio and Fr. Andy Lubi. This will be a Fund Raising for support of Priestly vocation for the St Augustine Seminary in Calapan, Or. Mindoro.
Please visit the Guest Book for the dates in your area.
The Vice Governor Estee Aceron, a rotarian was invited by the Woodland Hills Rotary Club last Sept. 26. 2007 at their weekly luncheon at the Woodland Hills Country Club. She had a short speech with her video presentation of the rotary activities in Calapan. After her speech, Woodland Hills rotarians were crowding her wanted to know more. They were also asking copies of her video presentation. I would say they were very impressed. Katie Sanchez and Lori Hall, the founding board members of Global Classroom for Peace (GC4P) were seated at our table. They have decided to sponsor a school in Or. Mindoro. GC4P will bring teachers, school supplies and computers.
GC4P's mission is to promote peace globally by education and helping the economy of emerging countries.
by Eleanor Evangelista