GAUDENCIO B. CARDINAL ROSALES PASTORAL LETTER SEPT 15, 2010

ABORTION, A CRIME AGAINST LIFE



With possible malicious intent the ugly part of life is again gaining the
limelight in our country as the frequency of aborted fetuses is publicly
exposed. The placing and exhibiting of aborted human fetuses in public
places are not favored in other cultures, and decent people refuse to do
the same.

Thou shalt not kill! A deliberately procured abortion is a moral evil and
the Catholic Church attaches the canonical penalty of Excommunication on
those who procure it and on those who help obtain abortion (Canon 1398).

If the expositions of discarded human fetuses are not done with evil
intent, then the practice alone of rampant abortion is symptomatic of a
grave moral decadence and irresponsible behavior that now seriously
threaten the country.

Human lives are always precious to God and any violation of it will be
dealt with by Him for He said, “Vengeance is mine . . . He will avenge the
blood of his servants” (Gene 4:15, Deut. 32:43). Abortion is a grave sin
against a defenseless life; and for this the severe canonical penalty to
perpetuator/s is Excommunication.

Unwanted pregnancies could be avoided if only people are less selfish, are
more disciplined and capable of self control, exercising a strong will,
and capable of making sacrifices. These are virtues that are much needed
in a country of disciplined people.

Short cuts to progress even by way of new laws cannot compensate for
abandoned values. Human life, created in the image of its Maker, (Gen.
1:27), the very source of the rights and dignity of the human person, must
always be respected and defended.

In Churches where public exposition of fetuses occurs, special prayers and
acts of reparation will be made, for the sins of the perpetrators, at the
church’s Prayer and Adoration Chapels. Pray and include also in your
prayers the special prayers to ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, for the
perpetrators and instigators of this grievous sin against the life of the
innocent.

May Mary, Mother of Life, intercede for all who value the sacredness of life.

(signed)

GAUDENCIO B. CARDINAL ROSALES
Archbishop of Manila

Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
15 September 2010

January 11, 2011 Minutes of the meeting

1ST MEETING OF THE YEAR 2011 AT OLA.

“Minutes of the meeting” of the Diocesan Commission on the Family held on January 19, 2011 hosted by the Vicariate of Our Lady of the Abandoned held at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Posadas Village Parañaque/.

The vicariate meeting was attended/represented by the ff. :

Bro.Allen/Duy Reyes (1) Holy Family,
Bro.Che Lastica (3)Our Lady of the Abandoned South
Bo. Al & Sis. Edna Hermoso (4) St. Joseph
Bro.Paeng & Sis.Nancy Barcelona (6) Sta. Rita de Cascia
Bro. Zoilo & SisConnie Gabriel (7) San Antonio de Padua

Our Lady of Miraculous Medal PPC president Fely de Leon, COF Coordinator, COF deputy, Tony/Merle dela Torre and Mon/Eleane Reyes.

Absent:
Bro. Dave & Marlyn Ordoñez (5) St. Martin de Porres
Formation/Admin:
Rey & Mel Sangalang

Invited Priest Fr. Edwin Corros from ECMI with Evelyn del Rosario

Agenda #1. Opening prayer by Bro. Gerry.

Fr. Lambert acknowledged and welcome the presence of the guest speaker Fr. Edwin Corros and company.

Expressed gratitude on the hosting parish and requested the vicariate coordinator to introduce their attending members.

Noted the presence of Co-Chairperson and replacement of Fr. Ador, Fr. Benny from The Vicariate of OLA, Parish Priest of St. Peregrine, Muntinlupa.

Agenda # 4 Fr. Lambert proceeded on the Update on CBCP Episcopal Commission for Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People ( ECMI ) and gave the floor to Fr. Edwin to orient the body on the existence of commission ECMI that started in the 80’s.Fr. Edwin made digital presentation for about an hour. After some questions and inquiries the session was finished.Fr. Edwin said that on going trainors training are available for those who are interested to learn the program of the commission.

30 envelopes of solicitation to support the incoming activities, in the form of souvenir program subscription were handed over to Fr. Lambert who in turn distributed to the vicariate coordinators.

Highlighting on the incoming activity National Celebration of Migrants Fr. Edwin made the invitation.

With the desire and intent to attend the March 13, 2011 National Celebration of Migrants at Cuneta Astrodome, discussed on sending a minimum participants of 500 from the Diocese of Parañaque wearing powder blue as the assigned dress color, Fr. Lambert advised the coordinators to inform the respective parishes to get excuse on parish activity on that day to attend to the said celebration, with their COF members and invited migrant families. It was agreed that the attendees will take care of their transport and food for the day’s celebration.Feb. 15, 2011 is set to confirm the headcount of attendees.The following concerns to be taken are recommended.

1. How many can attend the NMS? 2. Suggested to send letter of invitation 3. Re visit the survey form 4. Tap transparochial group ( CFC etc.) to join.

Further tasked Bro. Gerry to form a core group for this activity. It was decided to target a minimum of 10 attendees per parish. The exact needs may be known after the submission of the list by Bro. Paeng and others

It was also stated that the Migrant Coordinator shall attend the Regional Consultation on Feb.8 at San Carlos Lay Formation Center 8am-6pm for Luzon and Consultative Assembly ( entire Philippines) on the same venue on March 11-12, 2011. Bro. Gerry tasked Bro. Che to attend on March 11-12 in his absence. Committed to send his brother who was also a previous migrant.

On the other hand, Fr. Lambert reminded and confirmed those who can attend with him on Jan. 22, 2011 at the Diocese Center for the “Final Workshop on the Diocesan Pastoral Thrust and Program” , 9am-4pm.
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Agenda”3. Priority Goals for 2011:

Fr. Lambert moved on the inclusion of the migrant program as the 4th priority in addition to the 3 priorities to be confirmed by the Diocese on the incoming meeting as such,

1st..Sit to work out on the definitions of job functions
2nd.. To revise Pre Marriage program,
1.1 MPP CEE 1.2
Consolidate Existing Pre cana module of parishes

3rd. To collaborate on all advocacies,1. Sex Education,1. RH Bill,3. Protection of the unborn HB #13 by Roilo Golez

Agenda #2.
Fr. Lambert asked the body to bring home, read and review instead the minutes of the previous meeting of October 12, 2010.

Agenda # 5.
In the absence of Atty. Edel the update on the Counseling Ministry was deferred.

Other matters:Reminded everyone to submit separately the vicariate update in hard copy or send by email. To take note during the meeting those who have submitted the updates. In this instance, Vicariates of San Antonio, St. Rita and Holy Family have submitted/distributed their updates.

The succeeding meetings shall be every 4th Wednesday of the month on rotation basis, to start following Jan meeting hosted by OLA,

Feb. St. Rita at Redemptorist, March St. Joseph, April San Antonio,
May San Martin de Porres, June Holy Family, July OLA, Aug. St.Rita,
Sept. St. Joseph, Oct. San Antonio,Nov. San Martin, Dec. Tagaytay Christmas Party.

Hosting vicariate to coordinate and exchange with other vicariate In case of un availability.

Nothing further to discuss.Closing prayer by Fr. Lambert And joint blessing by Fr. Lambert and Fr. Benny, the meeting was adjourned at11:00pm


Notes taken by the Secretaries Reviewed and approved
Allen/Duy, Che Fr. Lambert / Fr. Benny

Otober 3, 2010

Minutes of the meeting of the Diocesan Commission on the Family held on Oct. `13, 2010 hosted by the Vicariate of San Antonio de Padua held at PCJ Parish BF Parañaque/.

The vicariate meeting was attended/represented by the ff. :

Bro.Allen/Duy Reyes (1) Holy Family,
Bro.Che Lastica (3) Our Lady of the Abandoned South
Bo. Al & Sis. Edna Hermoso (4) St. Joseph
Bro. Dave & Marlyn Ordoñez (5) St. Martin de Porres
Bro.Paeng & Sis.Nancy Barcelona (6) Sta. Rita de Cascia
Bro. Zoilo & SisConnie Gabriel (7) San Antonio de Padua

Formation/Admin:
Willy & Aleth Hernandez
Rey & Mel Sangalang

Absent:
Bro. Gerry/Zeny Mallillin (2) Our Lady of the Abandoned -North

Opening prayer by Bro. Zoilo.

Father Lambert expressed gratitude and acknowledge the presence of Bro. Willy and Sis. Aleth invited purposely to have a despedida with the body. For everyone to express a few words, or give pabaon ng ala ala.

Father Lambert stressed that after the reading and approval of minutes of the previous meeting, will proceed to the evaluation of the year’s activity of the DCOF as part of the agenda ( as notified via SMS during the day).

Proceeded with the reading of the minutes of the previous minutes of the meeting dated Sept 2, 2010, with few amendments, moved for its approval by Sis. Aleth and seconded by Bro. Zoilo.

For record purposes (on the amendment) it was reiterated that the vicariate updates shall be submitted/distributed on a half or a page during the DCOF meeting instead of verbalizing them. Other diocese concern may be recited orally

In addition limited copies of the amended minutes of July 22, 2010 were distributed with a note that the same shall be forwarded via email.

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Arising from the minutes:
The date of DCOF meeting which was previously set to 2nd. Wednesday of the month was moved to change to meeting date based on the set monthly meeting of the vicariates as follows:

Holy Family 2nd. Tuesday , St. Joseph, last Tuesday, St. Martin de Porres (not fixed yet), San Antonio de Padua, 2nd. Monday, Sta. Rita de Cascia, 2nd. Tues. Ola 2nd. Thursday.

Therefore. It was unanimously agreed and resolved that the DCOF meeting shall be every 4th Wednesday of the month.

On the portion that “ Fr. Lambert reiterated to secretaries to prepare the policies, duties and responsibilities regarding Vicariate Coordinators”, Bro. Che submitted the draft of the modified duties and responsibilities extracted from April 7, 2000 resolution of the PPLM .The same shall be included to the agenda and to be tackled on the next meeting.

Further,per Fr. Lambert, it was put to a resolution that the DCOF member shall have a term of 3 years, (to be commissioned by the Bishop) and stays with DCOF even after a change of position or membership in his/her particular parish.A certification to that effect can be presented by the member to new priest of their parish for information. That will be concurred by the DCOF Clergy Chair and coordinated with the Vicar Forane..

Agenda:

Proceeded with the individual evaluation of the year’s DCOF activities, verbally recited by each and everyone,Sis. Connie started with her valedictory address followed by all, copies of each vicariate evaluation are agreed to be provided via email by everyone to be attached to this minutes for concise presentation ( see attachments )

It was put into record that it was only the 2nd attendance of couple Bro. Dave & Sis. Marlyn Ordoñez, being the newly appointed vicariate coordinator of St. Martin de Porres

It was announced/recorded that the next meeting with the presence of Fr. Lambert shall be Dec.13, 2010 at Pilar Village clubhouse, together with the Holy Family Vicariate, to be attended by the DCOF vicariate coordinators with their COF members ( 10 or more subject to confirmation of attendees). That will be the Christmas party of the DCOF and at the same time Fr. Lambert stated that he will announce the name/s of lay Coordinator & deputy of DCOF, in line with the structuring of the DCOF.


On setting the direction of the 2011 to have a common direction, understanding and journey,( of which Fr. Lambert will confer with the bishop/council) the body selected priority goals to focus out of the 15 DCOF goals, summarized as follows:

1. Goal#1 formally Structure the COF Diocese, Vicariate & parish.
2. Goal #2. Pre Cana –
3. Goal # 3 Counseling
4.Goal # 6 Advocacy
5.Goal # 13 Migrant
6.Goal #15 NFP.

to be cascaded to vicariates/parishes.

For the purpose of recording to this minute, the body was informed by Fr. Lambert that vicariate updates shall be submitted in a half or a page instead of verbally render a report per vicariate to save meeting time. The other concern relating to diocese can still be verbally mentioned.

Farewell and thanksgiving:
Everyone had expressed words of appreciation and kinds words to Bro. Willy & Sis. Aleth. In return the couple had also said their piece to the body.

With a pray over to couple and a closing prayer by Fr. Lambert, the meeting was adjourned at10:45pm


Notes taken by the Secretaries Reviewed and approved
Allen/Duy, Che Fr. Lambert






Holy Family Vicariate Evaluation:

It was a big leap on the vicariate to have an NFP Center as part of the Diocesan Center for the Family (DCF) Located at TS Cruz San Isidro Labrador Chapel-Holy Family Parish through the effort of Fr. Lambert of establishing the DCF. Moving toward to reinforcing the NFP ministry and accomplishing goal #15 of the Diocese..

Achieved positive results on the goals of the DCOF through the vicariate and continue moving toward to focus on the written goals for the use of VHF ie. NFP, Pre Cana, Post Cana ME, Senior Citizen, Migrant and counseling.



























Vicariate Report As of Oct. 12, 2010

Vicariate to focus on 6 goals for COF for 2010
1. NFP 2. Pre Cana3. Post Cana 4. Senior Citizen 5.Migrant Families 6. Counseling

1.NFP- in the process of gathering all the NFP workers of the vicariate to fill up the vacant structure of the vicariate. The Vicariate has existing NFP center to use in the Diocese Center for the Family in TS Cruz-San Isidro Labrador Chapel-Holy Family Parish. The lead parish on this is Mary Mother of the Church assisted by San Isidro Labrador. ( Buhay Pagtatangol)

2.Pre-Cana- the various modules of all parishes are being studied, evaluated and standardized to come up with a common program for the vicariate. The vicariate is leading toward the conduct of vicariate pre-cana to address the need of all Holy Family vicariate parishes with the cooperation of all COF workers. The lead parish is Mary Immaculate. (Buhay Pagmamahal)

3..Post Cana -M.E.- to continue the OLPP led Vicariate ME which has its 6th ME since its adoption. The point parish this time is OLPP after the routation through other parishes, Holy Family and San Isidro. (Buhay Pagkalinga/Paghihilom)
Parish yet to host and lead are MIP, SILP, MMCP and FWP


4..Senior Citizens– continue to move on inviting senior citizen to attend parish cof activities. (Buhay Pagkalinga). Ideally to have at least a monthly fellowship/meeting. All parishes are moving toward identifying and linking to various Senior Citizens org. in the vicariate.
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5.Migrant Families – in the stage of doing the announcement on parish masses and the blessing of migrant families during family masses and other Sunday masses depending on the schedule chosen by the parish cof.. The idea is help on the spiritual formation of migrant families. Modules are available from COF. Most likely to be led by Holy Family Parish. ( Buhay Pagdarasal)

6.Counseling- the vicariate has the facility of a Diocese center for the family which has regular worker/s manning the office. All the parishes have assigned counselors for this purpose on rotation basis. The vicariate is aiming to continue producing more recruits in the coming year/s. (Buhay Paghihiloml

Sept. 2, 2010 Minutes of the Meeting

Minutes of the meeting of the Diocesan Commission on the Family held on Sept 2, 2010 hosted by the Vicariate of St. Martin de Porres United HillsVillage.

The meeting was attended by all vicariate coordinators:

Bro.Allen/Duy Reyes (1) Holy Family,
Bro. Gerry/Zeny Mallillin (2) Our Lady of the Abandoned -North
Bro.Che Lastica (3) Our Lady of the Abandoned South
Bo. Al & Sis. Edna Hermoso (4) St. Joseph
Bro. Dave & Marlyn Ordoñez (5) St. Martin de Porres
Bro.Paeng & Sis.Nancy Barcelona (6) Sta. Rita de Cascia
Bro. Zoilo & SisConnie Gabriel (7) San Antonio de Padua
Bro. Joey & Sis. Matriano CFC Global/Migrant

And with the presence of the members of the host vicariate lead by Fr. JV.( Enumerated as ff: as per attendance sheet)

Opening prayer (about 8pm)by Fr. JV ( John Vianney )

With the entry of a new Vicariate Couple Coordinator for the Vicariate of St. Martin de Porres, an introduction of all the members of the vicariate, CFC Global representatives and the members of the host vicariate/parish, were made then proceeded to the meeting agenda.

Proceeded with the reading of the minutes of the previous minutes of the meeting dated July 22, 2010, approved with the revision. With the request to provide copy of the amended minutes next meeting.

Lengthily discussed the status of the program on Migrant Families. Feedback on the survey form disseminated on every parishes were reported by all vicariate coordinators. Discussions and observations with some sharing of experiences ensued..

Overall assessment arrived seeing a weak response by the migrant families with reasons: fear of security for providing information, that they may be solicited financially upon knowing them. Few parishes have reported a strong response.

In view of the current happening Fr. Lambert arrived in pronouncement on some vicarial resolutions, to wit:
1. Continue to collate all survey.
2.Make opportunity to gather all migrant families ( who responded to the survey)
3. Encourage the parish coordinator to have a representative to the program
4.Inform Bro. Ness Silvala to give up to the end of Sept. to conduct the facilitators training.

That closes the meeting on the Migrant Program.

Fr. Lambert reiterated to secretaries to prepare the policies, duties and responsibilities regarding Vicariate Coordinators.

The body was informed by Fr. Lambert that vicariate updates shall be submitted in a half or a page instead of verbally render a report per vicariate to save meeting time.The other concern relating to diocese can still be verbally mentioned.

Resolved to have a 2nd Wednesday meeting next time, to be hosted by San Antonio de Padua, venue to be announced.

Meeting was adjourned with the closing prayer of Fr. Lambert at past 11pm


Notes taken by the Secretaries Reviewed and approved


Allen/Duy, Che Fr. Lambert