July 22, 2010 Minutes of the meeting

Minutes of the meeting of the Diocesan Commission on the Family held at Sto. Cristo Parish on July 22, 2010 hosted by Vicariate of Holy Family:.

The meeting was attended by the vicariate coordinators:

Bro.Allen Reyes (1) Holy Family,
Bro. Willy & Aleth Hernandes Admin & Formation
Bro. Tony & Annie Sto. Cristo host parish
Bro. Mark Sto. Cristo host parish
Bro. Ordan Pinoy Sto. Cristo host parish
Bro. Gerry Mallillin (2) Our Lady of the Abandoned -North
Bro.Che Lastica (3) Our Lady of the Abandoned South
Bro.Rey & Sis.Mel Sangalang (5) San Antonio de Padua
Bro.Paeng & Sis.Nancy Barcelona (6) Sta. Rita de Cascia

Not represented
Al & Edna Hermoso (4) St. Joseph
Bro. Manny & Fely Manahan (3) St. Martin de Porres

Fr. Lambert began with the opening prayer ( Agenda I) to start with at 8:30 p.m.

Fr. Lambert introduced to the group the presence of his PCoF, Bro.Mark & Sis. Diding Carion, and Bro. Ordan Pinoy, a major seminarian having a pastoral exposure in his parish and is assigned to do clerical function.

At the onset of the meeting Bro. Che’ was requested to assist Bro. Allen & Sis. Duy Reyes in the secretarial task of the DCoF.

Agenda 2 Proceeded to the reading and revision of the previous minutes of the meeting. While reading Added to the previous minutes were the following:

Agenda 2:
A core group for the Diocesan Migrant Families was formed to assist, evaluate, experience and formulate programs based on the CFC Global Migrants Program. Appointed were: Bro.. Willy & Sis. Aleth Hernandes, Bro. Allen & Sis. Duy Reyes , Bro.Nes & Sis. Linda Sillvala, Bro.Gerry & Sis. Zeny Mallillin.

Announcement of Migrant Family Programs will be initiated in each parish of our Diocese on the 4th Thursday of June and 2nd Sunday of July. This will be accompanied with a Parish Survey for Migrant Families in order to identify their concern especially that of the Parish Migrant Family Facilitators who will also undergo a training program in their respective parishes.
Fr. Lambert made a go signal to Bro.Nes & Sis. Linda for the CFC Global Module to be implemented in the Last Supper Parish together with St. Joseph VCoF Bro.Al & Sis. Edna Hermoso.


On the subsequent absences of the representative from Vicariate of St. Joseph, a concern was raised having received no up date and reports nor having other members of the vicariate to attend on behalf of Bro. Al & Sis. Edna Hermoso. Fr. Lambert stressed and mentioned policies on the attendance of the vicariate representative. That in the absence of the coordinator, the deputy shall attend or any other member of the vicariate. Asked Bro. Che to formulate the policies. The vicariate coordinator are encouraged not to miss two successive meetings as the meeting is only once a month. The list of deputies are also required the body to be submitted.

With the ongoing considerations in our vicariates the following measures were arrived at:
1. To design a Parish Indicator involvement of CoF in the level of (1 - 10)
(1a) For each PCoF
(1b) On knowledge and understanding of the CoF task
(1c) Pastoral Orientation and priority
(1d) Heart for Family Concern (Priestly Heart)
2. Recall and reiterate VCOF duties and responsibilities
With the ongoing considerations in our vicariates the following measures were arrived at:
Below are the duties and responsibilities of the vicariate couple-coordinators, as approved by the body and the Fr. Aldo D'Andira, PPLM District Clergy Coordinator held in a meeting on April 7,2000:
1. Institutionalize and sustain a family life ministry in each parish
2. Subject to the favorable endorsement of their Parish Priest and subsequent acceptance of the Vicar Forane, serve a term of office for two years with one re-election for another term of two years.
3. Disseminate, coordinate and implement plans of action in accordance with the District Pastoral Plan
4. Network with other vicariates, parishes, transparochial groups, mandated organizations and agencies pertaining to Family Life activities to produce the desired results
5. Conduct regular bi-monthly vicariate meetings (during the first week of odd months) among Family Life Ministry heads of each parish
6. Evaluate the progress of parish/vicariate Family Life activities, compare notes with other parishes and agree on action plans
7. Attend the regular bi-monthly meetings (first Mondays of the even months) with the District Priest Coordinator, District Couple-Coordinator, and other vicariate couple-coordinators and report periodically to the Vicar Forane on the progress of pre-set plans.
8. Attend formation seminars sponsored by the district and cascade these to the parish level.
9. Couple power is a most for this ministry. (Assumption during the time of Rev. Fr. Arturo Morota.)
3. Propose a policy on the conduct of DCoF participation.
(3a) To regularly attend the monthly meetng.
(3b) DCoF and VCoF should have an alternate representative in case of failure to attend but should not be on two consecutive attendance.
(3c) Policy to be signed by Fr. Lambert.


Then Bro. Willy moved for the approval of the previous minutes of the meeting and seconded by Bro. Gerry and Fr. Lambert.

Matters arise during the reading, Fr. Lambert requested Bro. Gerry and Sis. Zeny to lead the migrant program due to their experience and take care of the program, also due to the coming migration of Bro. Willy & Sis. Aleth. Requested Bro. Gerry to express his acceptance. Bro. Gerry said that he has no objection but he is giving Sis. Zeny the decision on this to accept, since Sis. Zeny has to personally help to work on this as he is already occupied attending to many other things. Sis. Zeny has to be convinced to personally accept the assignment.

Agenda 3 Sex Education –Agenda 4-HB 13 - Alongside Fr. Lambert reported that he together with Rey and Mel attended the Assembly on the Sex Education last July 13, 2010 at St. Michael, Antipolo, Rizal.. Also reported that HB # 13 authored by Roilo Golez was ahead of the HB # 36 for the new RH bill filed by law makers.

Fr. Lambert mentioned that As per Bsp. Jesse Mercado’s urgent request to facilitate a Diocesan Diocesan Response on Sex Education, Information campaign to parents with school age children; a half day program will be conducted at St. Andrew Cathedral on August 7, 2010 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. with to be attended by all parents Maximum expected attendance per parish: Ten (10) couples inclusive of their CoF members.who have children, especially members of COF with kids in elementary and high school level. To bring along their individual “snack packs. (“food” during break).

Token shall be provided to speakers. Tables to provide for panelist. Sitting spots will be provided to each vicariate for distinction.


As per Bsp. Jesse Mercado’s urgent request to facilitate a Diocesan Information Campaign to parents with school age children; a half day program will be conducted at St. Andrew Cathedral on August 7, 2010 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Maximum expected attendance per parish: Ten (10) couples inclusive of their CoF members.
To bring along their individual “snack packs
Contents of Aug. 7, 2010 the Program
DIOCESE OF PARANAQUE
P r o g r a m m e
Symposium on Sex Education Modules Awareness For Parents with Children of school age and Commission on the Family Workers
:
Registration Secretariat
Welcome
Master of Ceremony : Fr. Lambert/Mr. & Mrs. Willie/Aleth Hernandes

Opening Remarks : Vicar Forane
Bishop. Jesse Mercado
Presentors:
Dra. Lucille A. Montes,-mother of 6 from Hillsboro. Doctor of medicine and psychology Presentation of DepEd Sex Ed
Familiaris Counseling Center
Ligaya Acosta-Mother of 3 from Human Life Int’l.
Atty. Jo Imbong mother of 6 - Open Forum/Course of Action
Exec. Sec. CBCP, ECFL.,

Dra. Linda Valenzona
Family Life Apostolate/SAFE

Rev. Fr. Greg Gaston and Dr. Aguirre.-
ECFL

Expected to come up on this meeting will be a “Joint Communication” signed by Fr. Lambert, Fr. Aga, Msgr. Mario, Fr. Fidel Fabile and Bsp. Jesse Mercado.


In charge of communication Fr. Lambert commissioned Bro. Ordan Pinoy and Sis. Aleth to help Circular letter for this purpose shall be prepared by Sis. Aleth and to be signed by Fr. Lambert.

Host vicariate is Sta. Rita de Casia represented by Bro. Paeng & Sis. Nancy Barcelona.

Assignment: Registration/Secretariat/Committee on Documentation (Audio/Video),
Follow-up of attendees to be course thru the Center of CoF thru
Mr. Reden Guste & Gigi Cambella Tel. # 403.38.68

Physical Arrangement ( Venue Preparation)
Bro. Paeng & Sis. Nancy Barcelona
Drinking and Water Despensers: Two (2) per vicariate with plastic cups. To request from the Diocese 1500 packs of juice. To Request St. Paul School for the use of parking space. To coordinate with the Local Baranggay Official for Traffic/Marshall

Then on Aug. 13, bishop wants to gather all priests and religious, Catholic Schools, ,catholic educators, guidance counselors with the COF members for a forum.

The purpose of the bishop is to have a pastoral statement and common direction

Attendance is a must to all concern on the A follow up meeting scheduled on August 3 Tuesday after dinner, 7:30pm at The Cathedral of Saint Andrew.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 pm. After the closing prayer by Sis. Mel and blessing of Fr. Lambert.





Notes taken/typed by: Reviewed and approved by:

Allen Reyes / Che Lastica Rev. Fathers: Lambert Legaspino
July 22, 2010







Note: We also wish to include as well learn the good news that came as a result of this assembly. Attached herewith is the CBCP/ECFL News from Rev. Fr. Melvin Castro.










































Fr. Melvin P. Castro
Executive Secretary, ECFL
Contact number: 0917.514.9798
Email address: fr_melvin@yahoo.com

Media Bulletin 20
July 28, 2010

Education in Human Sexuality
(First of Three Parts)

It is a welcome development that the Department of Education has now withdrawn the Sex Ed modules it had planned to pilot this school year in selected areas nationwide. The sensitivity with which the new Secretary of Education has manifested in this area gives us reason to hope that the government, in particular the department entrusted with the formal education of our youth, will be responsive to the concerns which parents and moral leaders, including the Church, have raised against these modules. Sex education in schools, which began in 1975 in the Philippines as population education, comes from a population-control and moral relativist perspective. In 1994 the International Conference on Population and Development raised the idea of an unrestricted right to sex by any person regardless of age and status which substantially added to the content of sex education.

Education is imparted to develop the intellectual and moral dimensions of the child and prepare the young person for a responsible role in working for the good of society. Education in human sexuality is an important aspect in the child’s integral development if it is understood in its holistic context. The document Educational Guidance in Human Love defines sexuality as “a fundamental component of personality, one of its modes of being, of manifestation, of communicating with others, of feeling, of expressing and of living human love… Sexuality characterises man and woman not only on the physical level, but also on the psychological and spiritual… (a) diversity linked to the complementarity of the two sexes…”

Sexuality is inherent in the body created as either male or female, and thus each person’s action is done and made possible through the body. Men and women – human beings – act through their bodies, express themselves and convey their thoughts and feelings through their bodies. This action is fundamentally an act to relate to another person, which in the highest form is called “communion”, sharing one’s life with the life of another. Such sharing is thus a giving of oneself and it is intended for the good of the other. This self-giving is precisely called love, and human sexuality is the capacity of the person to express love.

From this fundamental understanding of sexuality, it is clear that education in human sexuality cannot be separated from the formation of the character of the child. It is not simply receiving information about the biological process of procreation but learning the integral meaning of the physical aspect in human love: the true beauty of the sexual union lies in self-giving within the rightful place of marriage which carries the promise and commitment of faithful love.

In a climate of moral confusion, sexuality has unfortunately been reduced to sex, and sex to just bodily union for one’s own satisfaction. Education in human sexuality teaches the integral vision coming from knowing the purpose of sex as partnership with God’s creative work. Children have thus to be formed in their moral development first in the home by their parents and then in the schools, nurturing the virtue of chastity and self-control. Information on sex cannot be dissociated from moral principles if the object is the harmonious development and authentic education of the child. #
Appendix 1a

June 22, 2010 Minutes of the Meeting

Minutes of the meeting of the Diocesan Commission on the Family held at the Cathedral of St. Andrew Parañaque City on June24, 2010 hosted by Vicariate of Sta. Rita de Cascia:.

The meeting was attended by the vicariate coordinators:

Bro.Allen & Sis.Duy Reyes (1) Holy Family,
Bro. Willy & Aleth Hernandes Admin & Formation
Bro.Paeng & Sis.Nancy Barcelona (6) Sta. Rita de Cascia
Bro.Che Lastica (3) Our Lady of the Abandoned South
Bro.Robert & Sis.Ciony Peralta (5) San Antonio de Padua
Ana Rapay guest from St. Martin de Porres
Not represented
Al & Edna Hermoso (4) St. Joseph
Bro. Gerry Mallillin (2) Our Lady of the Abandoned -North,
Bro. Manny & Fely Manahan (3) St. Martin de Porres


The meeting started at about 8:05 pm with the opening prayer by Fr. lambert

Agenda 2 Immediately followed by the topic on Migrants Program through the guests and CFC Representatives Bro. Nes and Sis. Linda. Discussed the coverage of the 13 talks available from them. Informed the body on the extent of their presence with OWWA and working on the full coverage of POEA as well. Questions entertained for about 30 minutes.

Resolved the formation of a core group on the diocese with Bro. Gerry Mallillin & Sis Zeny Bro. Willy & Sis. Aleth, and Bro. Allen & Sis. Duy to be involved, together with Bro. Nes & Sis. Linda Silvala of CFC Global Las Pinas Sector. Fr. Lambert gave the go signal of the CFC Global modules to be implemented the use in Las Supper Parish.The migrant program has to do the 1. to have survey of the migrants 2. identify the families left behind and 3. schedule a facilitators training.. Parish survey form on the families of migrant will be designed for announcement and distribution to parishes.

Fr. Lambert suggested that Bro. Al and Sis. Edna of St. Joseph to open this to the vicariate. (Secretary to inform)

Agenda 3 Proceeded to the quick reading and moved for approval of the previous minutes of the meeting by Bro. Willy and seconded by Fr. Lambert.

Agenda 4 Vicariate Update:

SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA:

Cancelled the WME due to scheduling
Mother and Daughter moved to Aug.
There will be changing of coordinators on Ascencion and Our Lady of Grace.
Fr. Lambert suggested bringing the matter to Vicar Forane to extend the term.

ST. MARTIN DE PORRES: none

STA. RITA DE CASCIA: Bro. Paeng reported that every 2nd Tuesday of the month is their vicariate meeting. NFP Training by Rally Ganar held on June 12-13 attended by 58 participants.
Validation of learning to be held in St. Andrwe on June 25. That they will create strategies first before bringing NFP to the mission
Fr. Lambert suggested the possibility of having a vicariate center. Gave the assignment to look for one.

ST. JOSEPH: none

HOLY FAMILY:
MPP to have 2 hour Saturday workshop for possible couple presentors who attended the current CEE Sweep.
Migrant program discussion as per submitted coverage by CFC FFL during the Vicariate meeting
NFP meeting for the workers in coordination with the counseling center’s worker to do marketing in TS Cruz for the clients of the center including all its services.

OLA SOUTH: Bro. Che tried to elevate the program made by St. James Parish on their Pro Life Movement activities linked with different ministries and org. of the parish. Fr. Lambert stressed and explained fully that it is more of a parish activity and not for the diocese.
Update to report next meeting.

Agenda 4 NFP: Bro. Allen moved for the creation of Diocesan/Vicariate structure of NFP as a diocese ministry being the Diocese NFP designated couple coordinator. Fr. Lambert approved and said that he will furnish the structure and the vision mission of the counseling ministry and pattern the format from there. Resulted to appointment of Bro. Paeng and Sis. Nancy as Diocese NFP Deputy Couple Coordinator

On the agenda 5 Other Matters

Fr. Lambert moved to pursue the plan of the vicariate of Sta. Rita to have an office in St., Andrew, Diocesan Center on Counseling in coordination with Sta. Rita Diocesan Counseling ministry to be approved by parish priest of Sta. Rita.

Bro. Willy on the existence of the 2 vicariates having MPP CEE, asked if possible for other vicariates to start the said MPP with the supervision of the other Vicariate. Related development on MPP.

Fr. Lambert shared that our vicariate has common funds, for MPP, for ME, with the support of every parish. That they will, along with the priest, contribute P1000 monthly.


Next meeting on July 22 will be held at Vicariate of the Holy Family-OLPP.

A closing prayer by Bro. Paeng and a blessing by Fr. Lambert at about 11:10 pm.

Notes taken/typed by: Reviewed and approved by:

Allen & Duy Reyes Rev. Fathers: Lambert Legaspino
June 24, 2010

April 29, 2010 Minutes of the meeting

Minutes of the meeting of the Diocesan Commission on the Family held at the Mary Immaculate Parish at Moonwalk Village, Las Piñas City on April 29, 2010 presided by the Diocesan Chairperson Rev. Fr. Lambert Legaspino.

The meeting was attended by the vicariate coordinators:4 out 6 vicariates were represented.

Bro.Allen & Sis.Duy Reyes (1) Holy Family,
Hosts: Rolly Arciga- Mary Immaculate Parish
Bro. Gerry Mallillin (2) Our Lady of the Abandoned -North,
Bro.Che Lastica Our Lady of the Abandoned - South,
Bro.Zoilo & Sis.Connie Gabriel (5) San Antonio de Padua
Manny Manahan (3) St. Martin de Porres

Not represented
Bro.Paeng & Sis.Nancy Barcelona (6) Sta. Rita de Cascia
Al & Edna Hermoso (4) St. Joseph

The meeting started at about 8:25 pm with the opening prayer and grace on the food by Bro. Allen.Acknowledgement on the presence of Bro. Rolly Arciga who hosted the venue of the Mary Immaculate Parish.Fr. Lambert arrived and signed the minutes of the meeting. Reading, correction followed by motion for its approval by Bro. Zoilo and seconded by Bro. Che and Bro Gerry. The minutes of the meeting was approved. No matter arising from the minutes.

On the agenda 3 Report on the Modules/Program for OFW

Sis. Mel reported that May 15 scheduled Migrant Program Orientation was cancelled and instead reset to May 29, 2010.

There were suggestions to look for other modules from other organization such as Familia c/o . Bro. Zoilo & Sis. Connie, Ugat c/o Bro. Gerry, CFM c/o Bro. Manny and all other programs that are available. According to Fr. Lambert, we have to experience it first, evaluate and eventually recommend.

On the agenda # 4. Presentation of Pre Marriage Module used in VOLA

Bro. Gerry Mallillin made a power point presentation of the pre cana module in their vicariate which he himself formulated. After which several comments/questions were raised.

Fr. Lambert commented that it must be spiritually filled and based on the magisterium. He also observed that the Chinese character symbol depicting Wei Ji or Chinese word for crisis may not be appropriate for non Chinese participants who are all about to enter married life.

Bro. Manny suggested that we need to have an outline on the different pre marriage program used in other vicariate. But according to Fr. Lambert, at present we will use MPP CEE, though existing pre cana in each parish will still be used until we have one standard program in the diocese.

Overall, presentation is ok and maybe next time if there are other parishes with different modules then they can also present during our meeting.



Vicariate Update:

OLA NORTH SECTOR:

Bro. Gerry reported that a directive letter was sent to all parishes of their vicariate to adopt and follow the COF goals that have given the go to proceed.

SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA: Sis Connie narrated her vicariate report giving out dates and events to come as follows: Mother Daughter Dialogue Class 5 on July 31 at Ascencion of our Lord Parish, Deepening of Spousal Relationship Oct 9-10 at 5pm, Father and Son Dialogue III Nov. 20, RH bill May 3-JDH c/o Dra. Aguirre.

ST. MARTIN DE PORRES. Bro. Manny informed that the copy of the minutes of their vicariate meeting shall be provided next meeting to serve as the update.)

STA. RITA DE CASCIA.A text message from Bro. Paeng was relayed by Sis. Duy as follows:
NFP Seminar by Rally Ganar of WOOMB Phils. to be held.

HOLY FAMILY: Sis. Duy reported the vicariate activities as follows:

a. 2nd CEE Sweep last April 15
b. ME Class 6 tentative on Aug. 20 at BLD Covenant House
c.Counseling –Vision Mission session May 21-22 at Silang Cavite
d.Different Mass wedding schedule in our parishes- OLPP May 22, San Isidro May 8, HFP June 19
e. NFP Center - gathered more materials from Rally Ganar of WOOMB Phils. to display in the center and eventually have a library for those interested to get information on NFP.

Next meeting on May 27, 2010 will be held at St. Martin de Porres, venue to be announced later and to confirm by Bro. Manny.

A closing prayer and blessing by Rev. Fr. Lambert at about 11:00 pm.

Notes taken/typed by: Reviewed and approved by:

Allen & Duy Reyes Rev. Fathers: Lambert Legaspino
April 29, 2010 Ador Javier

March 25, 2010 Minutes of the meeting

Diocesan Commission on the Family

March 25, 2010

At St. Joseph Bamboo Organ

Minutes of Meeting

Attendance:

P r e s e n t A b s e n t

Fr. Lambert Legaspino Lita of Che Lastica

Paeng & Nancy Barcelona, VSRDC Zeny of Gerry Mallillin

Zoilo & Connie Gabriel, VSAP Fely of Manny Manahan

Al & Edna Hermoso, VSJ Allen & Duy Reyes

Che Lastica, VOLA – North

Gerry Mallinllin, VOLA – South

Manny Manahan, VSMDP

Willie & Aleth Hernandez

Rey & Mel Sangalang

I. Opening Prayer was done by Edna of Al Hermoso.

II. Minutes of the Meeting on February 25, 2010 VSAP, JDHP is not available for approval.

III. Fr, Lambert announced the couples who will be part of the Formation Department, namely:

Rey & Mel Sanglang, Head Couple

Willie & Aleth Hernandez, member

The Implementing Department is still under Fr. Lambert in the absence of the DCOF Lay Coordinator.

IV. Updates from last meeting.

A. Pre-Marriage

MPP/CEE will be the standard pre-cana adopted by DCOF. Fr. Lambert commended the program because of the inter-sacramental union of Holy Order and Matrimony that can be seen in the team of clergy and couples as facilitators. To experience the program, the strategies undertaken are:

1. Four-session-training of priests in the Vicariate of Holy Family;

2. After the training, Fr. Lambert to undertake the training of the priests and lay-couples in the other vicariates.

*Gerry M. will present to the body pre-marriage module used in VOLA next meeting.

*Formation group to look into the plan for facilitators’ training for priests and lay couples.

*Mel S. suggested that preferences of couples to be in the Tagalog/English team be considered.

B. Counseling Ministry

Satellite Centers will be set up in the different vicariates.

C. Che Lastica submitted the matrix Goal #15

D. Manual of Operations

DCOF and BEC have completed the manual of operations.

DCOF Manual should be cascaded to the parishes of the vicariate. Vicariate of Sta. Rita and San Antonio de Padua have complied as directed.

*Willie H. suggested that a covering letter from Frs. Lambert and Ador for the endorsement be sent to the different vicariates.

V. Vicariates Updates

A. OLA (Che Lastica) last meeting on March 10, 2010.

1. Aleth H. came for the Center for Women & Children.

2. Inventory of areas of services in the light of the goals (with attachment)

3. In the four parishes, COF not yet organized.

4. Regular meeting is every 2^nd Wednesday at &:30 p.m.

B. Sta Rita de Casia (Paeng Barcelona) last meeting on March 9, 2010

1. Aleth came for the center for women & children

2. Discussions on the counseling in diocese vis-à-vis counseling in the Redemptorist; NFP training for the trainors.

3. Distribution of manuals to the parishes.

4. Regular meeting is 2^nd Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.

C. San Martin de Pores (Manny Manahan)

1. Collaboration with Fr. Aga. In the formulation of pre-cana and post-cana programs.

2. Slowed down because of the new thrust of DCOF and redirection because of the manual of programs.

3. Regular meeting is last Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

D. San Antonio de Padua (Zoilo & Connie Gabriel)

1. After the DPA, focused on the 3 priority areas as directed:

Pre-cana, counseling & NFP

2. MPP/CEE #11 March 7 at JDHP – 32 couples (29 couples marrying & 3 couples from Last Supper as observers) to date (186 + 32) = 218 couples/couples graduates.

3. In the last meeting on March 9, 2010 election was held for the coordinator & deputy. Results:

Coordinator – Zoilo & Connie Gabriel

Deputy - Albert & Lorna Buenviaje

4. Distribution of the manual except for the organizational chart.

5. With common programs (as reported in the past meetings) DSRP (Daopalad),Parenting (Mother-Daughter Dialogue/Father-Son Dialogue) ME

6. Next Meeting: Planning for 2010 programs/Fr. Didoy’s talk on documentation for wedding.

7. Regular meeting is every 2^nd Monday, 7:30 p.m. with venue in the different parishes of the vicariate.

E. St. Joseph (Al & Edna Hermoso)

1. Common programs: ME, Solo Encounter, LSS, monthly worship. Next Solo Encounter is April 16 – 18

2. Regular meeting is 1^st Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Lately, no regular meetings because of conflict in schedules.

*Fr. Lambert to attend meeting to encourage participation and address structural and coordinating concerns.

3. Last Supper, Good Shepherd and Our Lady of Fatima parishes were given manual of

Operations.

F. Holy Family (Fr. Lambert reported)

1. Regular meeting is every 2^nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Attendance has improved because of the presence of clergy coordinator, Fr. Lambert.

2. Manual of Operation was given to Holy Family & Sto. Cristo only.

3. MPP/CEE – 4 series of talk given to the vicariate priests

4. Fr. Lambert attended the worldwide ME last March 19-21, 2010.

The Vicariate ME is already class #6 with BLD.

VI. Other Matters

1. Gerry M. shared their ME program given to the Diocese of Novaliches. Three parishes send candidates to the weekend.

Fr. Lambert said ideally ME should be per parish and he encourages everybody to go on with existing programs as experience.

2. Manny M. shared that networking is done in their vicariate. They use the strength of a parish to help the weakness of another parish.

3. Fr. Lambert asked Willie Hernandez to scout for program(s) to address needs of families of migrant workers. Honesto Silvala of CFC is willing to do training the trainor for workers of DCOF. CFC gives seminars to OWA every Monday & Thursday.

a. Faci-training program will be on May 15 & 16 at CFC Center City Estate Bldg. at Las Pinas;

b. Vicariates to send 2 couples to attend.

c. Willie H. is also directed to have the 1^st hand experience and documentation regarding migrant workers by attending the program of the Parish of the Last Supper.

VII. Next Meeting will be on April 29, 2010 at Holy Family

VIII. Closing Prayer – Mel of Rey Sangalang

Prepared by:

Connie Gabriel

Attested by:

Fr. Lambert Legaspino

Clergy Corrdinator

For my brothers and sisters in Christ

Sorry for those who do not have couple pictures yet.... next time.. I will take your photos.

God bless!

GOALS

GOALS OF THE DIOCESE:

Goal 1. To formally organize the Diocesan Commission on the family
Goal 2.To launch a revised pre marriage programs and implement them in the parishes of the Diocese by December 2010
Goal 3.To set up One Integral System of Post Marriage programs for the Diocese by December 2010
Goal 4. To set up counseling centers in the 6 vicariates by December 2011
Goal 5.To create a Networking/Linkage system with the commissions of Human Promotion, Youth, BEC, & Catethetical and Religious Education.

Goal 6. Goal on different advocacy group for promotion of family and life was assigned to San Antonio de Padua. A copy has been emailed as claimed by Zoilo/Connie. Since no email has been received a copy shall be asked. Possible source group in the Diocese that was mentioned is Buhay Partylist being pro-life. To organize an advocacy desk is ideal as said by Rev. Fr. Lambert.
Goal 7. Goals on BEC as support system for all family members, assigned to Vicariate of St. Martin de Porres.Rev. Fr. Lambert claimed non receipt of email, but Connie informed that an email has been sent by Manny of St. Martin de Porres. Reminded the Secretary to request for an email copy..
Goal 8. Goal for Migrant Families. A copy has been sent by Mons. Venus but a copy has not been received. Reiterated to submit soft copy.
Goal 9. Goal for single parent/single parenthood. It’s been given and assigned to Holy Family.Make and submit to Rev. Fr.Ador.
Goal 10. Goal for senior citizen, assigned to Vicariate of OLA- North. Presented and discussed the goal details.Rev. Fr. Lambert cited an example of activity, organizing a ballroom dancing and through that to know the health needs like medicine to be taken, etc.
Goal 11. Goal for mass wedding, assigned to Vicariate OLA –South. Rev. Fr. Lambert said that politicians ride with this activity to have exposure. ( Coordination with politicians and on other GO’ s and NGO’s may derive financial support). Discussed with some edition made by Rev. Fr. Lambert ( refer to revised copy of Rev. Fr. Lambert )
Goal 12 Goal for differently- abled street children, assigned to Sta. Rita de Casia. Request copy to email to Rev. Fr. Lambert. The body was informed that it was already sent by email, but Rev. Fr. Lambert have not received it yet.
Goal 13. Goal for children below 12 years old is also assigned to Vicariate San Antonio de Padua ( another task of San Antonio de Padua)
Goal 14. Goal for women and Children in crisis? As relayed by Rev.Fr. Lambert, there are available funds from outside source to finance this activity, to pay for the salary of 2 persons, telephone, etc. so a Women’s Desk is needed to be established to request for the use of the funds. It needs counselor and Rev. Fr. Lambert mentioned that he has tapped Willy/Aleth on the Counseling. Also eyeing to coordinate/tap org/.group, CWL having all women members, and work hand in hand with the DCFL.

Drafted minutes of the meeting Feb. 25, 2010

Minutes of the meeting of the Diocesan Commission on the Family held at the Jesus the Divine Healer Parish, Tahanan Village Parañaque City on Feb. 25, 2010 presided by the Diocesan Chairperson Rev. Fr. Lambert Legaspino .

The meeting was attended by the vicariate coordinators: 4 out of 6 vicariates were represented.

Bro.Allen & Sis.Duy Reyes (1) Holy Family,
Willy & . Aleth Hernandez – Five Wounds Parish

Sis.Zeny Mallillin (2) Our Lady of the Abandoned -North,
Bro.Che Lastica Our Lady of the Abandoned - South,
Bro.Zoilo & Sis.Connie Gabriel (5) San Antonio de Padua
Hosts:
Rudy & Dhel Gelacio – Our Lady of Grace
Romy Legaspi – San Antonio de Padua
Robert & Ciony – Our Lady of Unity
Alice Isidro –Resurrection of our Lord
Tony Abella – Ascencion of our Lord
Dado & Cory Hipolito – CEE- Jesus the Divine Healer

Bro.Paeng & Sis.Nancy Barcelona (6) Sta. Rita de Cascia

Not represented
Al & Edna Hermoso (4) St. Joseph
Manny Manahan (3) St. Martin de Porres

The meeting started at about 8:25 pm with the opening prayer of Bro. Zoilo. .Introduction of the COF members of San Antonio followed. Fr. Lambert informed the body that the attendance of the members of the hosting vicariate be present since they are also the future members of the DCOF to get acquainted with the system and procedure. So they can also hear what’s going on, share and participate but not when voting is required which is limited to regular member of the commission. They are encouraged to attend to host the meeting.

Afterwards the minutes of the previous meeting were read, reviewed, corrected and moved for its approval by Bro. Zoilo and seconded by Fr. Lambert. Having no objection, amendment or clarification it was approved.

Fr. Lambert reported that of all the COF goals/programs made and presented to the Diocese, 3 have given the go to proceed, Center for Women and Children, Counseling and NFP with the Diocesan Center in San Isidro Labrador Parish’ compound at TS Cruz, Almanza Uno, Las Piñas, parish of Holy Family.

Youth goals need evaluation by the Presbyteral Council to have more substance. Human Promotion to change the whole structure. Requested the coordinators to give the manual to the parish coordinators .

Halalan pamphlet to distribute to COF members as participation for the coming election.

Vicariate Update
St. Joseph- Not represented

Sta Rita de Cascia- Feb. 9, 2010 meeting discussed all the COF programs, given copies to Vicar Forane and parish priests.Explained all goals to look . Expected to receive information on NFP and from Counseling Team,Approached Redemptorist Shrine to use as counseling center, refused since they claim they are not parish. There is relationship problem . On March 6 expected to send representative ( Aleth Hernandez) to Vicariate meeting of the COF to explain the role of Diocesan Center for the Family.

At this point Fr. Lambert said that he will first coordinate and make clarification with Redemptorist Shrine on their participation to the DCOF.

St. Martin de Porres- Not represented

Ola, -North and South Sector. Concluded NFP trainors training. Stressed the goal to create workforce and recruit people . Oriented about counseling.To distribute Halalan Pamphlet .Jan.30-31 30 participants on the NFP Training at St. Peregrine Parish by Rally Ganar.Continue Pre-Cana and Kasalan Bayan.

San Antonio de Padua – Tumatakbo na lahat ng program. Dec6, 2009 MPP Reunion to build up presentation team.16 couples signified intention and 7 couples came, interested to be part of the team. One couple is introduced to become Junior couple.Jan. 9, 2010 recollection of all VISAF , 8 out of 9 parishes attended.Jan. 11, 2010 treat to clergy, 3 priests attended.Feb. 15, 2010 regular meeting discussed The Center for Women and Children. Scheduled to calendar the activity for the year.

Holy Family
MPP –CEE Feb 20-21 attended by 27 couples one couple back out, 26 couples graduated.
Clergy workshop for the MPP started Feb.18, 2010 attended by 7 parish priests.
The Vicariate Counseling Center is now open with report from Aleth Hernandez
The vicariate ME with the BLD format will continue its ME 6 this coming June 2010
The vicariate is moving to experience the WME weekend by Fr. Lambert as a result of a meeting with the Asian couple coordinator and South Sector coordinator of the WME last night Feb24, 2010.

Other matters:
Update on the counseling center. Aleth Hernandez will do the rounding of the vicariates to orient and disseminate information. Fr. Lambert talked about the goal of the COF to have a common pre-cana so he brought with him his parish coordinators to the recent MPP-CEE to observe a part of the program. He desires also to experience various ME program for information and comparison. Asked Dado and Cory to give a short orientation talk about the program MPP-CEE. Informed the body of the appointment of planning team members Rey & Mel Sangalang, Willy and Aleth Hernandez.

Functions of the coordinators shall be part of the next agenda. Next meeting will be held at St. Joseph ( Bamboo Organ) Parish on March 25, 2010.

A closing prayer by Rev. Fr. Lambert at about 10:00 pm.

Notes taken/typed by: Reviewed and approved by:

Allen & Duy Reyes Rev. Fathers: Lambert Legaspino
Feb25, 2010 Ador Javier

NOTE; draft made Feb. 26, 2010

Minutes of the meeting Nov. 26, 2009

Minutes of the meeting of the Diocesan Commission on the Family held at the St. Jerome Parish, Alabang, Muntnlupa City presided by the Diocesan Chairperson Rev. Fr. Lambert Legaspino .

The meeting was attended by the vicariate coordinators:

Bro.Allen & Sis.Duy Reyes (1) Holy Family,
Bro.Gerry & Sis.Zeny Mallillin (2) Our Lady of the Abandoned -North,
Bro.Che & Sis. Lita Lastica Our Lady of the Abandoned - South,
And group of servants from OLA parishes
Manny Manahan (3) St. Martin de Porres
Al & Edna Hermoso 4) St. Joseph
Bro.Zoilo & Sis.Connie Gabriel (5) San Antonio de Padua
Bro.Paeng & Sis.Nancy Barcelona (6) Sta. Rita de Cascia


The meeting started at about 8:00 pm with the opening prayer of Bro. Gerry .Introduction of the COF members of OLA followed.

Afterwards the minutes of the previous meeting were read, reviewed, corrected and moved for its approval by Bro.Gerry and seconded by Bro. Zoilo. Having no objection, amendment or clarification it was approved.

The body viewed the write up of Goal for Men Crisis presented by Bro. Che.

Rev. Fr. Lambert moved for the adoption of the final DCOF organizational structure ( printed copies distributed) and unanimously approved by the body.

Vicariate Update

St. Joseph-Pentecost last Oct. Vicariate assembly and quarterly meeting of all PCOF. Discussed the manual of organization which is still not clear to them.

San Antonio de Padua

CEE #10 with 27 graduates and with 186 couples to date.
Nov. 9, 2009 Vicariate meeting
Nov. 21 Father and Son encounter attended by 55 sons and 25 fathers
Nov. 28 scheduled Mother and Daughter Dialogue
Dec. 6, 2009 Grand Reunion of all MPP CEE graduates from their vicariate 2-6pm

Sta Rita
1st Week of Novenber meeting discussed to the vicariate members the structure of Buhays
With priority on NFP and Post Cana. Counseling is referred to nearby Redemptorist Church

St. Martin de Porres
Reported the pre cana prepared by CFC
Cascaded to vicariate the org. structure


Ola, -North &South Sector

NFP Seminar scheduled on Nov. 14-15 was cancelled
Manual to start implementation on Jan 31, 2010
Episcopal Commission attendance on Nov. 30-Dec.3, 2009
9 parishes of OLA attended the blessing of DCF
Dec12- St. Jerome Advent Recollection
Conseling with 4 representative for January 2010

Holy Family
Vicariate ME Nov.6-8 attended by 8 couples.

For the Diocesan Center for the Family it was mentioned the awaiting counselees
3 ready for counseling 1 incest, 1 battered wife , and a problem marriage.

Rev. Fr. Lambert announced that DSWD has 19 kids for their adopt a kid program. A program to adopt a kid for 3 months.

Rev. Fr. Lambert gathered from the members of the body their secret ballots on who would be the DCOF Couple Coordinator and Deputy.

A closing prayer by Rev. Fr. Lambert at about 11:00 pn.


Notes taken/typed by: Reviewed and approved by:

Allen & Duy Reyes Rev. Fathers: Lambert Legaspino
Nov. 26, 2009 Ador Javier

Note: Approved per DCOF meeting on FEb. 25, 2010 at JDHP Tahanan Village, Parañaque