AND FLORES DE MAYO FESTIVAL - THE 1ST ANNUAL FILIPINO - SMA FATHERS "The Mission"

 
CONTINUE READING
AND FLORES DE MAYO FESTIVAL - THE 1ST ANNUAL FILIPINO - SMA FATHERS "The Mission"
ST
  THE 1        ANNUAL FILIPINO
                  AND
  FLORES DE MAYO FESTIVAL

       SMA FATHERS “The Mission”
23 Bliss Ave, Tenafly, New Jersey , 07670
              (201) 567-0450
            www.smafathers.org
AND FLORES DE MAYO FESTIVAL - THE 1ST ANNUAL FILIPINO - SMA FATHERS "The Mission"
WELCOME TO THE
                                1st FILIPINO FESTIVAL
                                AND FLORES DE MAYO
                                  AT THE MISSION!
Malugod na pagbati at ang kapayapaan ni Kristo ay sumainyo.
(Welcome and peace of Christ be with you)

I wish to extend a very warm welcome to all who have come to celebrate this day with us. I
was very happy when the Filipino community came to us and offered to do so some fund raising
for the SMA Fathers here in Tenafly. They said they would organize everything. This is the
finished product of their labors. When they chose to center the event around the festival of
Flores de Mayo I researched on the festival.
This festival is for honoring Mary during the month of May. Special interest is on the Im-
maculate Conception. The tradition goes back to the time when the dogma of the Immaculate
Conception was first proclaimed in 1854.
This significant to the SMA Fathers Our founder, Melchior de Marion Brésillac, went to the
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon, France on December 8, 1856 (feast of the Im-
maculate Conception) to dedicate his new community to the Immaculate Conception. He wished
that all his endeavors and those of this Mission Society be under the protection and guidance
of Mary, Our Blessed Mother. This Society has been in existence for as long as the celebra-
tions of Flores de Mayo! Also of note, since May 18, 2001 we have had a structural represen-
tation in the Philippines which reached out to the Filipino Church in its desire to go to the most
abandoned of Africa.
So in a very real way this day is a celebration of our mutual bond and acknowledgement of our
catholicity. Truly, " In Christ there is no East or West, in him no South or North, but one
great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth." I thank you for coming and cele-
brating with us this day. May the joy of these activities move you to a greater appreciation of
God present in our daily activities. Take in all the magnificent colors, smells, dances and ex-
pressions of culture that are presented this day.
I am deeply grateful to all who put in so much effort in the planning of this beautiful day. I
am sure it will be a wonder filled day. God Bless you all.
                   Fr. Michael Moran, SMA

                   Provincial-American Province.
AND FLORES DE MAYO FESTIVAL - THE 1ST ANNUAL FILIPINO - SMA FATHERS "The Mission"
AND FLORES DE MAYO FESTIVAL - THE 1ST ANNUAL FILIPINO - SMA FATHERS "The Mission"
Flores de Mayo at Santacruzan

 During the month of May, in the tropical islands of the Philippines, the fra-
grance of flowers float in the air. When the rains begin to pour after a long
dry spell, flowers magically bloom over night. And being predominantly Catholic,
the Filipinos celebrate the beautiful rains by giving praise to the Blessed Virgin
Mary. The town folks gather the colorful flowers to decorate the parish
church altars and aisles. They bundle the blooms in exotic arrangements for
the many different festivities altogether referred to as the “ Flores de
Mayo” (Flowers of May)
 Many towns celebrate “Flores de Mayo” with the community congregating in the
afternoon to pray the rosary, offer flowers to the Virgin Mary and share home-
made delicacies. Children and adults wearing their Sunday best sing and dance
to welcome the rains that will water the new crop.
 Santacruzan is a religious – historical beauty pageant throughout the Philip-
pines during the month of May. Santacruzan is one of the most colorful May
time festival in the Philippines.
 The festivity commemorates the search for the Holy Cross by Queen Helena
and her son, the newly converted emperor Constantine. After the Holy Cross
was found in Jerusalem and brought back to Rome, there was joyful celebration
and thanksgiving.
 Santacruzan is considered to be the “ Queen of Filipino Festivals” It is a week-
long street pageant in almost every town from the dirt road barrio to the me-
tropolis honoring beautiful Philippine maidens and their handsome escorts under
hand- carried bamboo arcs decorated with fragrant native flowers.
The procession is always the final part of the festival of “ Flores de Mayo”
AND FLORES DE MAYO FESTIVAL - THE 1ST ANNUAL FILIPINO - SMA FATHERS "The Mission"
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
                           3:30 PM Flores de Mayo
                             Procession and Rosary
                  Floral Offering to the Blessed Mother

                               4:30 PM Holy Mass
                           5:30: Fiesta Celebration
                  Food, Parade, Songs, Raffles, Chinese Auction and
                                 Dances:

Tinikling - The name is a reference to birds locally known as tikling. The term tinikling
literally means tikling like.
The dance is an imitation of tikling birds dodging bamboo traps set by farmers in the
rice fields. Dancers imitate the birds legendary grace and speed by skillfully maneu-
vering between large bamboo poles.
Malong — It is also called Sambi sa Malong. This Maranao dance shows the many ways
of wearing a malong, a simple tubular yet highly functional piece of cloth. The tradi-
tional women’s version shows this cloth of colorful designs.
Sinulog — Sinulog es annual festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu city in
the Philippines. Its origin dates back in the year 1521 when a Portuguese navigator Fer-
dinand Magellan placed a croos onb the shores of Cebu and claimed the territory in the
name of the king of Spain. He offered the image of the child Jesus (Santo Nino) as a
baptismal gift to the rule’s wife. Hundreds of natives were also baptized to the Chris-
tian faith along with the rules of the island. At the moment of receiving the image, it
was said that the Queen danced with joy holding the image of the child Jesus. Natives
followed her example this moment was considered the first Sinolug. The dance is ac-
companied by the sound of the drums shouting petitions and thanksgiving to the Santo
Nino.

Harana—Harana is an old Filipino courtship tradition of serenading women. It is mostly
practiced in rural areas and small towns,. The man usually accompanied by his close
friends, goes to the house of the woman he is courting and plays music and sings love
songs to her.
AND FLORES DE MAYO FESTIVAL - THE 1ST ANNUAL FILIPINO - SMA FATHERS "The Mission"
FR. ALAN DE GUZMAN—SMA
BERT              PHILIPPINES

                         MAXI
  JOSIE

             LAS PINAS
AND FLORES DE MAYO FESTIVAL - THE 1ST ANNUAL FILIPINO - SMA FATHERS "The Mission"
FRIENDS OF “SMA”
AND FLORES DE MAYO FESTIVAL - THE 1ST ANNUAL FILIPINO - SMA FATHERS "The Mission"
FRIENDS OF “SMA”
AND FLORES DE MAYO FESTIVAL - THE 1ST ANNUAL FILIPINO - SMA FATHERS "The Mission"
FRIENDS OF “SMA”
AND FLORES DE MAYO FESTIVAL - THE 1ST ANNUAL FILIPINO - SMA FATHERS "The Mission"
Alyssa
                               TINIKLING DANCERS
                                      Angelique       Jann

                 Theresa & Carmella                   Zachary

                                                  Scott

Aimee                            Justin
Choreographer: ROGER LIPON
Dancers:
MYRNA, LULIT, LETTY, LUMEN, YANNIE, CATHY, ALMA,
AGNES, CERELA, FE, ROCHELLE, JOVI, ROSE, IRENE,
ZEE, DULLY, REMY, JOSIE, JUDITH, LIZA, ELLEN

                       “SINULOG DANCE GROUP”
s  f r o m
          ng
Greeti                 f as t  T e a m
             B r e a k
“ S M   A ”
                    C o r t ez
    l i n d a  T.
 Er
               ( A S CP)
   - MT
O M
                             F R         N D
                         G S           A
                 E T I N
                               N GA
            GRE          .  SU         N
                       V           R E
                Z ON         I L D
           O RA         D CH
         C        RA  N
                G

           Kailey Paige Miranda

                           Carlos Jordan Miranda

 Victoria Madison Lebron
                                                   Hector Lorenzo Lebron

                           Jaxon Xachary Sunga

                           WE LOVE YOU
                             GRANDMA &
                      YOUR FRIENDS AT                Jaiden Chase Sunga
                            “SMA”                    Jacob Logan Sunga
Caitlyn Aria Collantes
Best Wishes from Mommy Charis, Grandpa and Grandma
  Christian and Emy Crisologo, and me Baby Isabella

                                  Greetings from Emy &
                                Christian Crisologo & Family
                                   Ace, Rex, Tita Ludy,
                                    and Baby Isabella
La Pieta Prayer Group Bergen, NJ / SMA Choir

  CONGRATULATIONS,          Greetings from the:
                            “St. CECILIA CHARISMATIC
                                   PRAYER GROUP”
                  KEEP UP
                             55 West Demarest Avenue
                    THE        Englewood, NJ 07631
                   GOOD
                  WORK.         Prayer meeting every
                                 Tuesday at 8:00 PM
                              Place: St. Cecilia Church
                                 (The Upper Room)

                  MANNY
                  & CORA    For Info: Call Bong Balancio
                                 @ 551-206-7023
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ORGANIZERS
  OF THE 1st FILIPINO FESTIVAL AND
         FLORES DE MAYO AT
           “THE MISSION”
          IN TENAFLY, NJ
 ERNIE, PHINES AND KRYSTEL CASTRO

 GOD BLESS AND BEST WISHES
     TO ALL WHO HELPED
    AND PARTICIPATED IN
 THE FIRST FILIPINO FESTIVAL
       AT SMA FATHERS!

TONY, CELY ROSAL AND FAMILY
BEST WISHES
        FROM

  DIGNA F GUILLERMO
DOMINADOR A GUILLERMO

          Our Lady of Perpetual
           Help, pray for us.

                 From

           Miss MARINOR M.
                CALEON
Schedule of LLS in New Jersey, New York and Florida to be announced later

       Congratulations from the Friends of Adorno Fathers.
          We support the Filipino Festival at The Mission
                    God Bless the SMA Fathers
Greetings from
                     James and Ellen Miller
                               To:
                     The Friends of “SMA”
                     Lets keep the fire of
                         LOVE burning

~THE   5   AMIGOS~
                         Congratulations and
                         best wishes to the
                          Filipino Community
  MR+MRS. T                     on their
      M.A.               1st Festival at the
     LINNY                  SMA Fathers
       &
MY COUSIN VINNY           QUIRUBIN AND
                         LILIBETH QUINIT
ZUMBA - MON 8:00 PM — 9:00 PM
God Bless the SMA Fathers
          Best Wishes
                                          From Mommy, Grandma and me,
              From
                                                 Baby Isabella
          Amy Ibaňez

  Congratulations to the members of
    the Filipino Festival in SMA….
Especially to our friend Rosanne Ambulo
               Love in Christ,
  Pacia Family, Ronnie, Mickee, Jess.
          Kirsten & Zachary
We support               BEST WISHES
   The Filipino Festival at the
                                    FROM ARCIE &
             Mission
   God Bless the SMA Fathers
                                  ZALDY DIMAANO &
  From Hilda Verano and Family.        FAMILY

Congratulations
     from
Allen, Carmella
   & Theresa
    Ambulo
Jann, Scott &
   Isabella
   Aberde
May God bless the SMA Fathers
"Lupang Hinirang"                      Philippine Hymn (English Version)
             Composed by Julian Felipe on               By Camilo Osias and A. L. Lang

               June 12, 1898                            > Land of the morning
                                                        Child of the sun returning
Bayang magiliw, perlas ng silanganan.                   With fervor burning
Alab ng puso, sa dibdib mo'y buhay.                     Thee do our souls adore.
Lupang hinirang, duyan ka ng magiting                   Land dear and holy,
Sa manlulupig, di ka pasisiil.                          Cradle of noble heroes,
Sa dagat at bundok, sa simoy at                         Ne'er shall invaders
                                                        Trample thy sacred shores.
sa langit mong bughaw,
may dilag ang tula at awit                              Ever within thy skies and through thy clouds
                                                        And o'er thy hills and seas;
sa paglayang minamahal.
                                                        Do we behold thy radiance, feel the throb
Ang kislap ng watawat mo'y                              Of glorious liberty.
tagumpay na nagniningning.                              Thy banner dear to all hearts
Ang bituin at araw niya                                 Its sun and stars alight,
kailan pa may di magdidilim.                            Oh, never shall its shining fields
                                                        Be dimmed by tyrant's might.
Lupa ng araw, ng lualhati't pagsinta,
                                                        Beautiful land of love, O land of light,
buhay ay langit sa piling mo.
                                                        In thine embrace 'tis rapture to lie;
Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi,                      But it is glory ever, when thou art wronged
ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo                             For us, thy sons to suffer and die.

                    The U.S. National Anthem "The Star Spangled Banner",
Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last
gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched were
so gallantly streaming? And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night
that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and
the home of the brave?
On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence re-
poses, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half dis-
closes? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected now shines in the
stream: 'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the
brave.
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion, A home
and a country should leave us no more! Their blood has washed out of of their foul footsteps' pollution. No
refuge could save the hireling and slave' From the terror of flight and the gloom of the grave: And the star-
spangled banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved home and the war's desolation! Blest with
victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: "In God is our trust." And the star-
spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Acknowledgement
We gratefully acknowledge the generosity and
support of our donors and friends for making the
Filipino Festival at “The Mission” a success.
We also thank our brothers and sisters in Christ,
who unselfishly shared their time, talent and love
towards the success of this endeavor.
We take pride in showcasing our Filipino heritage
and making it a vehicle for helping in the cause of
the SMA Fathers’ mission.
We hope and pray that this will be the first of
many successful partnerships.
Together, we can achieve great things for GOD.

                  Filipino Friends of SMA Fathers.
You can also read