Page 1 One community living up the Gospel through the service of the Lord and our fellow men A PUBLICATION OF THE HYEHWADONG FILIPINO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN SEOUL ARCHDIOCESE Volume 17 Issue 04 APRIL 2012 What’s Inside … Dying To Gain a New Life (An Easter Message of the MSP Father Moderator) ······ 3 Philippines to expand poverty alleviation scheme ··········································· 3 La comedia ····································· 3 South Korea Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (MOGEF) signed an MOU with Philippines Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) ······························· 4 Pinay is first immigrant on Korea’s National Assembly ···························· 4 Franchising: Best Way for OFWs to Start a Business ································ 5 How to Start a Franchise Business: Five-Step Guide That Will Teach You···· 5 HFCC Volunteers’ Basketball Tournament opens ···························· 5 Likhaan ········································· 6 Winning in a Battle ··························· 7 The Lamb's Supper: The Bible and the Mass ············································· 8 Mga Gintong Aral ni EL SHADDAI (When Things Get Touch) ······················ 9 Roman Missal Changes ·····················10 Daerim Community Celebrating 20th Anniversary ···································11 Daerim Community… Lenten Recollection ···································11 Ulat Komunidad······························12 Announcements ······························13 Frequently Called Numbers ···············14 Daily Mass Readings (ORDO) ·············14 Birthday Greetings ··························14 By: Ely Torres A ng pagsasadula ng pagkakapako sa Krus at pagkamatay ng ating Panginoong Hesukristo, o ang tinatawag na Senakulo ay muling isinagawa sa Hyehwadong noong unang araw ng Abril sa taong kasalukuyan. Ang mga volunteers ng Taerim Filipino Community at Hyehwadong ay nagtulong-tulong upang maisagawa ito sa pamamagitan ng awit. Ang mga nagsiganap ay pinangunahan nina Mike Olaso bilang Hesukristo at Michael Panlilio na gumanap namang Pilato. Ang Senakulo ay tradisyonal na pagsasadula ng mga pangyayari hinggil sa mga dinanas ni Hesukristo bago at pagkaraang ipako siya sa krus. Hango ang nasabing tradisyon sa Bibliya at iba pang tekstong apokripa. Kadalasang ginaganap ito sa lansangan o kaya'y sa bakuran ng simbahan, subalit sa Hyehwadong, ito ay isinasagawa sa loob ng simbahan bilang pagbasa ng Ebanghelyo sa Banal na Misa. By: Ma. Teresa D. Solis T he Honorable Vice President of the Phil- ippines Jejomar C. Binay visited South Korea last March 2012. He attended the Nu- clear Security Summit as the representative of President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III. The summit aims to discuss safety and security issues related to the use of nuclear materials. It was held on Mar 26 ~ 27, 2012 together with the other world leaders. VP Binay arrived in Korea earlier than the day of the summit to meet Filipino migrants. He first visited Hyehwadong Community last March 25, 2012. HFCC volunteers showed their warm welcome to the Vice President when he arrived at St Benedict's Parish Church. He attended the Holy mass with his wife and daughter, together with the other delegates from the Philippines and the officials of Philippine Embassy in Seoul. After the mass, he had the chance to deliver his message to the churchgo- ers. He encouraged everyone to be a law abid- ing citizen and trust God for whatever happens in this country. The community had the oppor- tunity to take pictures with the Vice President. He went directly to the Philippine Embassy to attend the forum with the Filipino Commu- nity Leaders. The program had the consular and labor updates and some issues regarding OFWs were discussed. There was a short video pres- entation of the "History of Filipinos in South Korea". Part of the program also was the awarding of certificates by the Vice President assisted by Ambassador Luiz T. Cruz. After the forum, community leaders had dinner with him and also a photo opportunity. His Excellency Vice President Jejomar Binay with Fr. Alvin Parantar, MSP and Consul General Silvia Marasigan.
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Page 1 One community living up the Gospel through the service of the Lord and our fellow men
A PUBLICATION OF THE HYEHWADONG FILIPINO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN SEOUL ARCHDIOCESE
Volume 17 Issue 04 APRIL 2012
What’s Inside … Dying To Gain a New Life (An Easter
For inquiries, Prayer and Counseling, please call:
PPFI Center : 02-6013-2390 or 02-794-2338 (fax)
or Bro. Tony Sacapanio (010-3040-7995 / 010-7640
-6778
be a call to the people - a call that requires their
response. That’s why, after hearing the Word,
the king made a covenant with God on behalf
of the people, committing them to “keep His
commandments, decrees, and statutes, with his
whole heart and soul”(see 2 Chronicles 34:29-
32; Nehemiah 9).
C. What We Believe
We do the same thing in the Mass. We hear
the Word of God – spoken to us in our midst by
Christ – and we respond to the story of
salvation we hear in the readings from the Old
and New Testament. And that response takes
the form of reciting of the Creed.
It is not just a rote recitation of articles of
faith. When we say, “We believe . . .“ we’re
saying what the Israelites said, and what King
Josiah said – that we’re ready to keep God’s
commands, to live in a way that’s worthy of the
words we’ve heard in the Scripture readings of
the Mass.
Something else, too, about the Creed: Notice
that it’s an outline of the biblical story. In the
Creed we repeat the history of our salvation -
from the creation of heaven and earth through
the Incarnation, Crucifixion, and Ascension,
right to the Last Judgment at the end of time.
And almost every word of the Creed we
profess is drawn from Scripture - we profess
our faith in the God revealed in Scripture, using
the very words of Scripture.
To take just a few examples:
• We believe in “one God, the father” (see 1
Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 4:6); and in His
“only Son” (see John 3:16); through whom
all things were made (see Colossians 1:16).
• “For our sake" He was crucified (see 2
Corinthians 5:21); and He will one day come
again to “judge the living and the dead” (see
Acts 10:42), and His kingdom will have “no
end” (see Luke 1:33).
• We believe in “one baptism” (see Ephesians
4:5) and the life of the world to come (see
John 6:51).
After our profession of faith, we pray for one
another and for those in need, another practice
of the Mass that follows the example of the
New Testament (see James 5:16; 1
Thessalonians 1:2; Colossians 1:9).
To be continued …
(Continued from page 8 - The Lamb’s Supper ...)
By Bro. Tony Sacapanio
D ear Friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suf-fering, as though something strange were happening to you. But
rejoice that you participate in the suffering of Christ, that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests in you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Chris-tian, do not be ashamed but praise God that you bear that name. “For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And if it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner? So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful creator and con-tinue to do good.” 1 Peter 4:12-19
In fact, everyone, who wants to live a Godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
At lahat ng may nais mamuhay bilang tagasuod ni Cristo ay daranas ng pag uusig. 2 Timothy 3:12
WHY DOES GOD ALLOW TRIALS AND TESTING?
1. Pressure produces Enlargement which will make us better.
Thou hast enlarged me when I was under pressure. (Psalm 4:1)
This Psalm was written by David after the greatest failure of his life – his murderous, adulterous affair with Bathseba. (2 Sam 11)
Eventhough his problem were of his own making God graciously used these judgment times to make David a better man. If we ac-knowledge our failures and repent (renounce and turn from our sins), God graciously uses the chastisements and sufferings to make us bet-ter.
2. Trials Prove and Humble Us
God wants to discover whether we serve Him because we love Him or whether we serve Him for all the blessings He gives us.
“…some followed Him “for the loaves and fishes.” (that is, for what they could get from Him, not because they loved Him)
In Deuteronomio 8:16 “…pinaranas Niya kayo ng hirap para kayo’y subukin at turuang magpakumbaba; ang lahat ng iyo’y sa ikabubuti rin ninyo.”
3. Suffering can increase God’s Power in us
If you ask for God’s power in your life, you must understand what is required to have it. David said, “He weakened my strength in the way” (Ps. 102:23)
If you are willing to be reduced to weakness (total dependence on the Lord_ and take the suffering, tests and trials that go with it, “I’ll give you my power.
Paul’s experience (2 Corinthians 12:5, 7-10) teaches us several
important lessons:
a. Beware of Pride – Valid spiritual experiences during times of prayer can cause us to be prideful.
b. Depend on God - Our discomfort is less important to God than our character. If our pride needs to be pricked, God will send along a messenger of Satan to make us weak, so we will depend on Him.
c. Rejoice in Trials – Only through humility and weakness can God’s power be manifest in our lives.
God’s response to our petitions does not come in the way we expect. We pray for patience and He sends tribulation. Why? Because “tribulations develops patience” (Romans 5:3)
d. Affliction Separates the Chosen from the Called
“I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction” (Isaiah 48:10)
“Sinubok ko kayo sa pamamagitan ng kahirapan, kung paanong ang pilak ay dinadalisay sa apoy; ngunit kayo’y nasumpungang hindi nararapat.”
Chosen – graded (our response to trials and frustrations is graded.)
Matthew 20:16 “Many are called but few are chosen”
Called – Chosen – Prove yourself faithful
e. Suffering Teaches Obedience
Hebrews 5:8 “Bagamat siya’y Anak ng Diyos, natutunan niya ang tunay na kahulugan ng pagsunod sa pamamagitan ng pagtitiis.” (1 Peter 4:1, 2, 15, 19)
f. Trials Produces Perseverance and Maturity
James 1:2-4
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Greeting
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Penitential Act, Form A (Confiteor) I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I
have greatly sinned
in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have
failed to do,
through my fault,
through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and
you, my brothers and sisters to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Penitential Act, Form B
Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord.
People: For we have sinned against you.
Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy.
People: And grant us your salvation.
Gloria Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to people of goodwill.
We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give
you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God,
almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of
the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you
take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at
the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are
the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the
Father. Amen
Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of
all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born
of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God
from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he
came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the
Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under
Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on
the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into
heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again
in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no
end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds
from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored
and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one,
holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the
forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and
in Jesus Christ, his only Son, Our Lord, who was conceived by the
Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third
day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated
at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come
to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy
catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
Suscipiat Dominus
May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory
of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.
Preface Dialogue
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Priest: Lift up your hearts
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right and just.
Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your
glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of
the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Mystery of Faith (formerly the Memorial Acclamation)
Priest: The mystery of faith.
A—We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your
Resurrection until you come again.
Or B—When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your
death, O Lord, until you come again.
Or C—Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and
Resurrection, you have set us free.
Sign of Peace
Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: And with your spirit.
Ecce Agnus Dei
Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of
the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but
only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Concluding Rite
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Why do some Catholics kiss their thumb
after making the sign of the cross? Full Question
I notice that Latinos in my parish kiss their thumb after making the
sign of the cross. Why?
Answer They actually are kissing a cross formed by placing the thumb and
forefinger at right angles. Kissing the cross (as we do on Good Fri-
day) is an ancient gesture of devotion. It implies a humble acceptance
of one’s own cross in imitation of Jesus.
Answered by: Terrye Newkirk
How many times in a day may I receive
Communion? Full Question
I'm confused. I was always taught you could receive Communion
only once a day. My pastor says this isn't correct. He says you can
receive the Eucharist twice a day.
Answer Your pastor is correct. Canon Law says a person may receive Holy
Communion a second time, provided he does so during a celebration
of the Eucharist in which he participates (canon 917). The stipulation
that one receive the second Communion at a Mass "in which he
participates" doesn't apply in the case of those in danger of death
(canon 921).
The confusion about this subject is due to post-conciliar changes in
Church practice regarding the Eucharist. In the old 1917 Code of
Cannon Law, reception of Holy Communion more than once a day
was prohibited. After Vatican II this restriction was mitigated to
permit reception twice on the same day. The 1983 revised Code of
Canon Law incorporated the post-conciliar change in practice into
the law of the Church.
Answered by: Catholic Answers Staff
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By Shiela Mendoza
F ilipino workers here in Korea are known
as busy bees, they work 6 days a week
but they try to come to church during their rest
day which is Sunday to spend one and a half
hours to thank God for their blessings and say
their prayers.
That’s the usual routine, but last March 11,
2012, Daerim Community organized a
recollection for volunteer members. It was held
at Salecio Daerim Church from 1:00-3:00 pm.
They invited Sr. Angel Libron, SSpS. She
discussed topics about volunteerism and Lent.
She started with the question "what is your
reason in becoming a volunteer?" Someone
answered because he wanted to learn more
about God, for him not to be lost, some find the
community as their family and some felt being
in the community is just like you're in
Philippines. There may be different reasons but
there's one thing in common. They all answered
the call of serving God. God is the one who
chose them. She quoted what God said "come
as you are." “God didn't ask every member to
be perfect because he knows that there is a part
in you, which you can share, that can make this
community whole,” she said.
She emphasized the importance of giving
thanks to God for every blessing that we
receive and our attitude in receiving what he
has given. We should see a glass with half
water inside it as a “half full” rather than “half
empty.” If we see it as a “half full,” it shows
that even we don’t receive what we ask
completely, we are thankful that he gave us half
of what we ask for. But if we see it as a “half
empty” it shows that God gave as something,
maybe not the whole thing we ask for, but we
see it as nothing. God listens to all our prayers
and answer it the way he knows best for us.
"Sister Angel" said that what we only need to
do is ask God. Just ask and wait.
It is not too late for fasting this lent. For us
who work here in Korea, fasting in eating foods
like meat and fish are too complicated to do
because we need strength. She shared new way
of fasting. Some people use to criticize other
people, now at lenten season as a way of fasting
we should forget about criticism and start
praising and appreciating. Not only during this
Lenten season but it is best if we can practice it
always and we became use to it.
It was only two hours of talk but every word
that came out of her sinked-in to our mind and
heart. Sister Angel made us realize and
appreciate everything that came from God and
she inspired us to be, not the perfect but the
best volunteer that we can be. And the best part
is that, she told us, we should say God bless
rather than take care, be careful and etc.
because as we say God bless to other, both of
you are being blessed. ...... God bless...:)
by Shiela Mendoza
F aith in God and passion in serving God
are the reasons that led Daerim Filipino
Catholic Community reach its 20 years of
establishment.
Last March 18, 2012, Sunday, the
community celebrated its anniversary.
Although everyone is busy they found time to
come to church and celebrate. Daerim
volunteers, mass goers, pinay wives with their
Korean husband and children, and friends were
present on that day. At around 11:30 am, the
Holy Mass was held led by Fr. Arvin
Mosqueda., MSP.
After the mass everyone was invited to eat
lunch at the auditorium. Community volunteers
brought food to be shared to everyone. After a
bountiful lunch the president of the community,
Mr. Dan Panti gave a flash back about the past
20 years of the Community. How the
community started, those trials, the ups and
downs, and the status of the community at
present. The audience gave a round of applause
as a response because they were proud of
everything they had gone through.
Ms. Eden Rabusa and Ms. Janice Cariaga
performed an interpretative dance about the
song entitled "The Prayer." Mr. June Valencia,
who looked like Bruno Mars, sang the song
"Just the way you are" with his guitar, together
with Dan and Janice. The choir members, the
liturgy committee, and the Almond Girls of
Gwangmyeong prepared a dance number.
Everyone was excited because after 20 years
this was the first time that Daerim volunteers
had the courage to perform a dance number in
front of a huge audience. And to their surprise,
it became an on the spot contest with a cash
price. It made the performance more exciting.
The liturgy group won and they decided to
contribute the cash price to the community fund.
For the audience participation they played
games and danced all together. One of the
visitors, Aiza Jung, half Korean-half pinay, was
requested to sing not only once but thrice due to
the audience’s request.
A certificate of appreciation for his
outstanding volunteer service was given to Mr.
June Valecia. He was really surprised for this
award. In his inspiring speech he said that
“there are lots of people who shared their life
to the community, they contribute in different
ways, they come and they go, but still life must
go on.” For the closing remarks Fr. Arvin said
"Daerim Community serves as a guide to each
and everyone specially to those who are far
from their family, for them not to be lost in
their journey here abroad."
The celebration ended but that day marked
the beginning of another chapter in the history
of this community.
The volunteers of the Daerim Filipino Community with Mr.
Edison Pinlac, the President of Hyehwadong Dilipino Catholic
Community and Mr. Dan Panti, the President of Daerim Filipino Community during their 20th anniversary celebration.
Sr. Angel Libron, S.Sp.S. with the volunteers of Daerim Filipino
Catholic Community while giving her talk about Lent and volunteerism.
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KAILANGAN SA
PAGPAPAKASAL 1. Birth Certificate ng mga ikakasal
2. Status of singleness from Census
(notarized)
3. Parents’ consent as proof of singleness
(notarized)
4. Baptismal Certificate for marriage purposes
5. Confirmation Certificate for marriage pur-
poses
6. Passport (xerox copy)
7. Pre-Cana seminar na gaganapin bago ang
takdang araw ng kasal. Makipag-ugnayan
po lamang sa Catholic Center para sa sched-
ule.
SA LAHAT NG MAY E-9 VISA Para Po sa lahat na may E-9 VISA, may tatlo
pong tanging dahilan upang payagan kayong
makalipat ng kumpanya. Ito po ay;
1. Kayo ay dalawang buwang hindi pinasasa-
hod
2. Kayo ay pisikal at verbal na sinasaktan, o
di kaya’y
3. Bankrupt o lugi ang kumpanya
KAILANGAN SA
PAGPAPABINYAG 1. Birth certificate ng batang bibinyagan
2. 2X2 ID pictures (2 pcs)
3. Application form (kumuha sa center)
Kailangan ipasa ng mag-asawang magpapa-
binyag ng anak ang “application form” at su-
mailalim sa “interview” sa Catholic Center
isang linggo bago dumating ang takdang araw
ng binyag.
Ang mga magulang, ninong at ninang ay
bibigyan ng katekismo sa binyag na ginaganap
tuwing ika-10 ng umaga, araw ng linggo
(mismong araw ng binyag). Tanging ang mga
pangalan ng mga nakadalo ng katekismo ang
mailalagay sa Baptismal Certificate. Ang bi-
lang ng mga ninong at ninang ay hindi dapat
lalabis sa dalawampu. Ang lahat ay pi-
nakikiusapang isaisip ang angkop na pananamit
para sa okasyon.
PANAWAGAN PARA SA MGA
NAGPAPABINYAG Tinatawagan ang pansin ng lahat ng mga di