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by Kookie G. Samin

Wellington’s new Filipino Chaplain

Last July, the Filipino community welcomed Fr Winifred Avendano, MSP in New Zealand as he takes on his mission as Chaplain for the Wellington Filipino Chaplaincy and Assistant Parish of St Martin de Porres Parish in Lower Hutt, Wellington. The Filipino community in Wellington will surely be delighted with a great priest like Fr Red, who used to be a band member in the Philippines. For sure parishioners of St Martin de Porres and our Filipino community would enjoy the Sunday masses as Fr Red sings out his Mass’s Gloria and maybe, just maybe his homilies.

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Commissioning Rite

The Auckland Catholic Filipino Chaplaincy (ACFC) held a commissioning rite for the new and current Ministers of the Word and Ministers of the Holy Communion on 28 August 2005 during the Filipino Mass at the Good Shepherd Parish in Balmoral presided by our Filipino Chaplain Fr Ruben, MSP. This is the renewal of this community and parish members’ commitment and dedication to volunteer their time and effort to serve in our church.

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The 2nd Noblejas Cup 2005 Bowlfest

The prestigious Noblejas cup will be up for grabs again this 17 September 2005, Saturday at the annual bowling tournament organised by the Filipino Sports and Recreation Inc (Filsari, Inc). This will be held at the Takapuna Tenpin Bowling at 3 Fred Thomas Drive, North Shore City. This bowling competition is open to all pro and non-pro bowlers who enjoys a wholesome camaraderie and sportsmanship and a bit of cash. Categories include Class A for those with bowling averages from 159 and below, Class B for beginners and just-for-fun bowlers and Class O for bowlers whose averages are from 160 and above. Check-in and game start times as follows: Class O - 3:30PM START TIME: 3:45PM Class A & B - 5:30 START TIME: 6PM Cash and trophies will be awarded after each squad’s games. Registration could be done onsite at $45 per person, this includes 6 games. For more details 021-2871888 Edwin Osa or Sam Sia 021-482122.

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Our Lady of Penafrancia Celebrations

Calling Bicolanos and non-Bicolanos and all devotees to Our Lady of Penafrancia When: 18 September 2005, Sunday Time: 12:00-3PM Mass will be celebrated at the St Vianney’s Church in Hillsborough at noon to be followed by a Procession from the Church to the Hall where a shared lunch will be available for celebration revelers. A short entertainment will take place while enjoying lunch. Preparations are underway as this year’s Hermano & Hermana, Nonong & Mel Ambrosio gets busy for a simple but wonderful celebrations. Watch out for the turnover ceremonies as the task is handed to next year’s Hermano and Hermana, Puring and Joey Dungca. For more info contact Nonong Ambrosio on 837-8484.

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Holy Communion

The Auckland Catholic Filipino Chaplaincy will hold the Celebration of the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation of the on 16 October, Sunday, 11:15am at the Good Shepherd Parish in Balmoral with Bishop Patrick Dunn (Bishop of Auckland) as the Officiating Prelate. There are 24 children who will receive the sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion.

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CFC-YFC East and West Chapter’s Youth Camp

All young adults from 13 to 21 years old are invited to join the Youth Entry Camp from 23 Sept (Friday), 6pm to 25 Sept (Sunday), 3pm at the YMCA Camp Adair, Hunua, Rd, Papakura, Auckland organized by the CFCYFC East and West Chapters. For more details, please contact the camp leaders: Renato Liboon (09 526-4160) and Chinette Peñaranda (09 846-9673).  

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