Minutest of the meeting Aug 28, 2009

Minutes of the meeting of the Diocesan Commission on the Family held at Holy Family Parish, BF Homes, Almanza, Las Piñas City on August 27, 2009 Thursday presided by the Diocesan Chairperson with co chair person, Rev. Fr. Lambert Legaspino and Rev. Fr. Ador Javier respectively .

The meeting was 100% attended by the vicariate coordinators:

Allen & Duy (1) Holy Family,
Gerry & Zeny Mallillin (2) Our Lady of the Abandoned -North,
Che & Lita Lastica Our Lady of the Abandoned - South,
Manny & Fely Manahan (3) St. Martin de Porres
Al & Edna Hermoso (4) St. Joseph
Zoilo & Connie Gabriel (5) San Antonio de Padua
Paeng and Nancy Barcelona (6) Sta. Rita de Casia

About 8 members of the COF of the hosting parish Holy Family Parish were also present.

The meeting started at about 8:35 pm with the opening prayer of Che .

Minutes of the July 23, 2009 meeting was reviewed, corrected and approved:

Clarification raised by Connie for matter arising from the minutes was not addressed but rather Rev. Fr. Lambert said that the matter shall be discussed on the following agenda. Also, Gerry suggested that discussion of matter arising from the minutes, if there is any, shall be tackled on the other matter portion.

Rev. Fr. Lambert proceeded to the following agenda:

Agenda ( 1 ) : Status of the Manual of Operation per vicariate. It was discussed by Rev. Fr. Lambert in details with reference to the distributed copy of the template from the Diocese of Parañaque. Connie read a long list of Zoilo and her assignment, to do a survey of the different names used by dioceses nationwide.Afterwards, Rev. Fr. Lambert moved for the change and adoption of the name to read as “ Commission on the Family”. It was seconded by Manny. It was resolved, then afterwards Rev. Fr. Lambert clarified the reason for the adoption of the name as a response to question of Gerry. For the record, the translation in Filipino is “ Kumisyon ng Pamilya”. All the names encountered on the template were also amended to align with the newly adopted name.

On the discussion, it was emphasized by Rev. Fr. Lambert the 3 phases of the Manual, as to (1) name, (2) matrix and (3) Org. structure, time table, budget and evaluation skills. The one and two were done. The last phase was assigned to the group for next meeting’s discussion/presentation/submission.

Agenda (2): Status on the directive on the matrix:Rev. Fr. Lambert explained the link of the activity to Human Promotion and reminded the body to look or refer to liniamenta in revising their manual.

Reminded the secretary on the following assignment: (1)Rev. Fr. Lambert to express Goal 6-14. (2) Submission of matrix showing the link to Buhays, as well on or Sept. 8, 2009 (3) The submission of the phase 3 on the next meeting with a try to put the tripartite ( Planning/Formation, Implementing, Administration) and buhay on it.

It was also mentioned by Rev. Fr. Lambert that his title as clergy head of the COF be called as chairperson and that the couple coordinator and deputy remain as such.

Agenda ( 3 ): Update of the Family Life Center in TS Cruz: With the goal to set up a counseling center in the vicariate to be called Diocesan Center on the Family, San Isidro Labrador’s Chapel office was visited by Rev. Fr. Lambert and reported that the Vicariate will finance the renovation as agreed by the vicariate priests.

Its services :

1. Women and Children in Crisis
2. NFP Center
3 .Counseling Center
4. Pro Life advocacy

It was suggested that couple coordinators from different parishes should monitor each services & Rev. Fr. Lambert appointed the following, Allen & Duy as NFP Couple Coordinator, Che & Lita as the Pro-Life Coordinator, Zoilo and Connie as Women & Children in Crisis Coordinator and Paeng and Nancy as Counseling Coordinator.

It was also announced by Rev. Fr. Lambert that there will be a counseling assessment on Sept. 13 at Five Wounds Parish and urged the body to send couples from their parishes, deadline for submission of names on Sept. 8, 2009.

Agenda ( 4): Program for the year of the priest: It was proposed by Rev. Fr. Lambert to conduct activity in our respective parishes /vicariates;

1) one which is to gather the names of all the priests, deacons, seminarians in the diocese, have it raffled after the mass by announcing to the parishioners (through the priest celebrating the mass) that the name picked be prayed over daily.

2) also to gather families in the diocese through trans-parochial organization such as CFC, Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals, Ligaya ng Panginoon, Bukas Loob sa Diyos and others and hold an assembly on Dec. 7, 2009 with El Shaddai Center in Parañaque as the proposed venue.Bro. Allen was tasked to draft a letter of request to Bro. Mike Velarde for the use of that building.

One of the highlights of the said activity as proposed by Rev. Fr. Lambert, to invite young boys from each parishes, total of about 100, have them dressed as priest thereby encouraging parents and kids as well to the vocation.

Culminating activity of the day is the vigil on Immaculate Conception.

Other matters: ( Vicariate Update)

(1) Gerry and Che of OLA North & South Sectors, reported the outcome of their August 15, 2009 Training on the preservation of life, and RH Bill seminar held at St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish attended by 91 participants.. The speaker was Raymond Ganar, WOOMB Training Officer.



(2) Al Hermoso, of St. Joseph reported the visit of the delegates of Federation of Asian Bishops conference.

(3) Manny of St. Martin de Porres stated that in Mary Immaculate Quasi Parish, they hanged the tarpaulin pictures of the priest. Also a 7 disc DVD is being used in their Marriage Course. The same shall be lent to Rev. Fr. Lambert for viewing and gathering of information..

(4) Connie of San Antonio de Padua reported that their Vicariate ME is currently working on the WME which is cheaper by the cost. That there is the Mother Daughter upcoming schedule. Vicariate MPP on Sept. 12-13, 2009 and Father and Son on Sept. 26, 2009

(5) Paeng of Santa Rita de Cascia, expressed that their vicariate is on the right track on the marriage preparation.

(6) Dulce of Holy Family reported the Vicariate MPP last August 15-16,announced the incoming Oct. 2009 MPP, and the Vicariate ME scheduled at Marello House of Spirituality in Tagaytay on Nov. 6-8, 2009. Reported also the ongoing recruitment of potential counselors and that there are already 10 recommended counselors ready for counseling seminar.

(7) The next meeting is scheduled on Sept. 24, 2009 at 7:30 pm at St. Mary Help of Christian- Better Living Subdivision in Bicutan, Parañaque.

There being no other matter and announcement. A closing prayer of Paeng of Sta. Rita de Casia and a blessing by Rev. Fr. Lambert with Rev. Fr. Ador concluded and adjourned the meeting at 11:35PM.



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Allen & Dulce Reyes Rev. Fathers: Lambert Legaspino / Ador Javier
Aug. 28, 2009