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January 2022 News

JANUARY – THE SURPRISES OF NEW BEGINNINGS @ LVF

@ LVF, we welcome every day as a new beginning, we see the daily bringing hope and strengthening us with courage and faith to face the present and prepare for what is to come.  Yes, @LVF surprises continue… the sense of awe and wonder never stops, the unexpected welcomed and the unfamiliar embraced.  How could we be called an abode that gives HOPE (every child that comes) a home if we refuse the new?  LVF remains true to its vision-mission, becomes more alive and challenged when faced with the unusual.  And so, the journey continues… LVF is unstoppable.

  • LAURA’S FEAST 2022
  • LVF PALAWAN BOSCOLYMPICS IN HONOR OF ST. JOHN BOSCO
  • READ-ALONG SESSIONS ON BLESSED LAURA VICUÑA & DON BOSCO
  • PALAWAN RELIEF OPERATIONS AND NEEDS ASSESSMENTS
  • LVF CUBAO PALARONG BOSCO 2022 “DO ALL IN LOVE, NOT WITH CONSTRAINT”
  • CASH FOR WORK PLUS DEBRIEFING
  • THE SYNODAL STYLE IN THE LIFE OF MOTHER MAZZARELLO
  • SALESIAN FAMILY SPIRITUALITY DAYS 2022
  • ONLINE CATECHETICAL QUIZ BEE
  • HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY
  • LVF PALAWAN CONCLUDES THE 11-DAY TRAINING ON PRODUCE ORGANIC FERTILIZER WITH TESDA
  • TWO LVF STAFF GRADUATED ON DIGITAL MARKETING TOWARDS E-COMMERCE BUSINESS

FEAST OF LAURA VICUNA: A LOVE PERSONIFIED

There are hundreds of accounts on the life of Blessed Laura Vicuna, all highlighting her sacrificial love in exchange for the salvation of her mother by way of repentance and conversion, to see her back into God’s grace. “The Pope proposed her as a model of evangelical coherence, to the point of giving her  life, for the mission of salvation.”  Her strong faith, and conviction to stand for the truth are among her values that the LVF Educating Community is teaching the young people to imbibe, to embody, and to influence others. The Vicunians coined the theme of this year’s celebration “Laura: Matibay ang Pananampalataya at Nanindigan para sa Katotohanan!”. 

LAURA VICUNA’S TRIDUUM

A: Adopting A Child At Risk In Prayer
The LVF-EC day started with the Triduum Prayer where the girls adopted a child in prayer. Everyone was encouraged to wholeheartedly offer a prayer for their family, for their loved ones, and for other vulnerable groups and children at-risk. The ‘adopt’ a young person at risk in their prayers especially through the intercession of Blessed Laura Vicuña was a touching initiative as they all knew that once they were like them.

B. Inputs on the Life of Laura Vicuna
Sr. Ana Guerrero, FMA & Sr. Candy Carmen Balverde, FMA gave inputs on the life of Laura Vicuna.

C.  Contests: Essay Writing, Poster Making, Laura’s Double
In LVC, various contests were initiated such as Essay Writing, Poster Making and Laura’s Double through a fashion show highlighting the virtues of Laura depending on how they perceived her as their role model.  Jerill, being new to the Center, recognized Laura as a virtuous young girl. She said “Nagustuhan ko kay Laura ang PURITY nya. Hindi iyon dahil sa pagiging malinins n’ya physically, kundi dahil meron s’yang malaking pananampalataya sa Diyos at naninidigan sya para sa katotohanan. “

D. Read Along on Laura Vicuna’s Life
January 22, the Feast of Blessed Laura Vicuña, one of the LVF’s Social Worker, Mrs. Carla Juncia facilitated a Read-along session on her life story to 675 children, youth and families to LVF’s CPC communities via googlemeet.

E. 1,000 Packs of Cooked Spaghetti for the LVF Communities
To make the whole LVF CPC Communities happy, the Sisters and girls cooked and prepared 1,000 spaghetti packs which were distributed by the staff to the 12 CPC areas. Their active involvement to LVF’s solidarity initiative inculcated in them the spirit of solidarity and volunteerism. The activities culminated with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist with Rev.Fr. Jose Favie Faldas, SDB. Rector in Makati City.

LVF PALAWAN BOSCOLYMPICS IN HONOR OF ST. JOHN BOSCO

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January 29, 2022 (DAY 1) It was the first day of our yearly Boscolympics in honor of St. John Bosco. We started the day with a parade followed by the program and the ball games. The opening prayer was led by Jojennie Marie Arellano, LVF Learner, then followed by the Good Day Talk given by Sr. Zenaida Zamora, FMA. After the talk, we proceeded with the lighting of the torch that was led by each team captain of the three groups: Bl. Laura Vicuña Team, St. Francis de Sales Team, and St. Dominic Savio Team. The “Banner Raising” was represented by two players from each team. It was followed by each player’s Oath of Sportsmanship and ended with the “Ball Tossing” by Sr. Sherlin Orpilla, FMA, and the other team captains. It was a day filled with fun and camaraderie, bringing to life Don Bosco’s words: “Run, jump and play but never sin.”
 
January 31, 2022 (DAY 2): Viva Don Bosco! Despite the effects of the recent typhoon and the power outage, the LVC Palawan continued to celebrate the Solemn feast of St. John Bosco with the theme “Salesyanong Kabataan, Santo ng Kinabukasan.” The day started with the Holy Mass presided  by  Rev. Fr. Lee Leonida, OSJ. In his homily, Father emphasized that the love and passion of Don Bosco for the young is  still experienced until now. After the Holy Mass, the other activities followed: Cheer Dance competition, Ball games, Quiz bee, and Obstacle relay. In the evening, we had the search for Mr. and Ms. Boscolympics, followed by the community song “Live the Dream” sung by the Educating Community of LVC Palawan. It was indeed a meaningful and fun-filled celebration.

PALAWAN RELIEF OPERATIONS AND NEEDS ASSESSMENTS

It was all in the name of Divine Providence that the Laura Vicuna Center- Palawan was able to extend help with 1000 Galvanized Iron Sheets and 500 kilograms of nails distributed to 100 families each receiving 10 galvanized iron, concrete and wood nails,  5 kilos of rice and 1 wrapped dried fish.There were 62 families in Bgy. Langogan (Purok Everlasting, Purok Centro, Purok Sampaguita, Purok Bagong Silang, Purok Pagkakaisa, Purok Bagong Lipunan, Purok Makandring, and Sitio Bolo-bolo) and 38 families were given in Bgy. Cabayugan, Bgy. Macarascas, Bgy. Bahile, Bgy. Sta. Cruz, Bgy. Salvacion, Bgy. Marufinas and Nasuduan respectively. The Sisters and staff were united in pursuing their goal to reach out to those greatly affected by typhoon Odette.  And though the work was very tiresome, all affirmed that there was a sense of fulfilment and joy as they all knew that they became God’s instrument of love and compassion to typhoon survivors. Certain of God’s Providence, the community is continuing the relief operations.  All of the Glory of God.

Special thanks to Engr. Armando Lustre for helping us in transporting the galvanized iron, nails, and goods. Many thanks to our kind benefactors: -Helena Lee & friends in Singapore -STC HS Batch 73 -Joan Lipana & company of Mama Mary’s Platoon.

CASH FOR WORK PLUS DEBRIEFING

Love is creative!  Sr. Cathy Urgello, FMA led the Educating Community of LVC-Palawan in the innovative initiative Cash for Work to alleviate the burdens of Typhoon Odette.  The project already benefitted 123 heads of the family who had lost their means of income like destroyed fishing boats, agri crops; and  single mothers who obviously became providers for their families and Out of School Youth supporting their parents, & families. With the total of 8 batches, 20 per batch with 2,000.00 Php salary for 5 days including free meals, and a take away rice and goods for their families. A total of  235,050.00 Php had already been used up for this project and with the help of many benevolent souls we hope to continue on. Debriefing was offered by the Sisters to assist them not only in their physical, financial needs but also in their psychological and spiritual needs.  This was based on the needs assessment done to be more effective in our reaching out to them. The people eagerly worked to clean up the Center, fix destroyed structures and roofing, reconstruct the pig-pen and clear the farm for another possible planting. It was an experience of SYNODALITY, of living side by side with the people, one with their struggles, hopes and joys.  The people know in their hearts that we are in union with them, that we are journeying together and no one is left behind.  No Pandemic, no typhoon can stop us in sharing and giving what God has entrusted to us for His beloved people.  This typhoon experience brought the best in us, in our faith and our humanity.  Indeed, love is creative.

LVF CUBAO PALARONG BOSCO 2022 “DO ALL IN LOVE, NOT WITH CONSTRAINT”

St. John Bosco had completely committed himself to the safety and protection of the boys. His heart was for the young. Together with St. Mary Domenica Mazzarello, they founded the Institute of Mary Help of Christian (FMA) extending his help to young girls.

Opening Ceremony

Last January 27, to star the solemn feast of Don Bosco on January 31, the LVF Educating community had an opening ceremony. The girls’ hearts were filled with excitement and glee as the torch blazed with fire! To embody Don Bosco’s “Run, Jump, Play but Never Sin.” They had the pledge of Sportsmanship, to uphold camaraderie, to observe honesty, fair play and respect towards their fellow contenders.

Read-along Session on Don Bosco’s life
On January 30, as part of the celebration for the Solemn feast of St. John Bosco, a Read-along session on his life, works, and love for the young was given to more than 300 CPC-families.

Games: Basketball, badminton, volleyball, table tennis,  bato-bata, sack race, chess, GGThe crowd roared with enthusiasm when the cheer dance started!  It was doubled when each member of the team rallied behind their contending representatives during the basketball, badminton, volleyball, table tennis match! The competition was not only of physical strength but it also challenged their unity, and quick thinking of strategy during the ‘bato-bata’, sack race, chess, and game of the generals (GG).

THE SYNODAL STYLE IN THE LIFE OF MOTHER MAZZARELLO

Jan. 31: On the Solemn Feast of St. John Bosco and on the 150th Anniversary of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, Sr. Rosalia Panganiban, FMA, talked about the Synodal Style of Mother Mazzarello, in Accompanying the Young, to 950 members of the EC, LVC, LVTC, and CPC communities. She highlighted the Synod theme: Communion, Participation and Mission. Just like Mother Mazzarello, the LVF-EC collaborates in making a Synodal community that works, prays, lives and share life and the mission Together.

SALESIAN FAMILY SPIRITUALITY DAYS 2022

Two members of the LVF staff joined the 40th Salesian Family Spirituality Day organized and hosted by Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI) Makati. It was participated by different Salesian organizations from the countries of East Asia Oceania region. This two-day activity was held online through zoom which gave opportunities for the participants to share their experiences in relation to the pastoral and spiritual personality of St. Francis de Sales. These experiences may be considered as their best practices in the enrichment of the charism of the Salesian Family in helping young people to live the Spirituality, especially during this time of the pandemic. This activity also served as a venue to present the 2022 Strenna theme “Do Everything through LOVE, Nothing through Constraint”, inspired by St. Francis de  Sales in remembrance of his 400th death anniversary.

ONLINE CATECHETICAL QUIZ BEE

Jan. 30. As we celebrate the catechetical week, the Big Heart Volunteer Group headed by their founder Ms.Bernadette Aurelio spearheaded an Online Catechetical Quiz Bee for the Laura Vicuna Foundation CPC areas: Culiat, Botocan, Hillcrest, Marikina and PH Sta, Mesa that sent their representatives for this event (8 young people from Grade 7-10). Sr. Teresita Mislang, FMA Catechist of LVF CPC areas, Sr. Josefina Impelido, FMA In-charge of PH-(Provincial House) Vicuñans and Sr. Candy Carmen Balverde, FMA Assistant of LVC Vicuñans, joined the challenging, enriching, enjoyable and fruitful event with valuable interventions during the contest. Botocan representative, Ms. Jillian Penaroyo won the 1st place, PH representative, Ms. Allena Go is the 2nd placer and Mr. Lord Cedric, also from PH, is the 3rd placer. All those who joined were given G-Cash prizes.

HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY

The Laura Vicuña Foundation, Inc. (LVF) social worker, Ms. Mercedes A. Juncia, was the resource speaker on Human Rights to around sixty (60) Grade 10 students of Mary Help of Christians School, Mabalacat, Pampanga on January 11, 2022 via zoom.  Sr. Leila Montero, FMA, CLE teacher spearheaded the session-encounter to give her students a wider perspective on this topic. The discussion was very fruitful in which the students committed not to trample people’s dignity nor be trampled by others.  Aside from that they also realized that they have an obligation to respect, protect and fulfill these rights. Ms. Juncia said that she is so grateful to LVF for giving her this chance to share this advocacy session.  From the start we all know that LVF is always happy and ready to be of service to the young.

LVF PALAWAN CONCLUDES THE 11-DAY TRAINING ON PRODUCE ORGANIC FERTILIZER WITH TESDA

JAN. 18: Laura Vicuna Foundation – Palawan concluded the 11-day training on Produce Organic Fertilizer (Leading to Organic Agriculture Production NC II) where 20 scholars under the STEP Scholarship Program by TESDA. Mainly, this training aimed to teach the learners to produce their own organic fertilizer so  as  to supply their food consumption naturally. Although the Center continuously rebuilt the damaged structures caused by the typhoon Odette last year but we managed to proceed with the training smoothly and safely. The learners were most thankful for the opportunity given to them by TESDA and Laura Vicuna Foundation – Palawan. *The program was conducted before Alert Level 3 was declared in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. https://www.facebook.com/lauravicuna.palawan



CONGRATULATIONS! LVF STAFF GRADUATES ON DIGITAL MARKETING TOWARDS E-COMMERCE BUSINESS
 
Ms. Rona Cendy Deluta and Ms. Rose Jean Gonzales of the Laura Vicuña Foundation, Inc. graduated as TESDA Scholars on DIGITAL MARKETING TOWARDS E-COMMERCE BUSINESS (Batch 4). This DIGITAL MARKETING TOWARDS E-COMMERCE was held on December 28-29 2021, and January 3,4 and 5 2022 and was facilitated by Mr. Demetrio C. Pable, TVET Trainer/VGD Assessor. “The training on Digital Marketing honed me in photo editing for product promotion, print media promotion, product packaging and in developing e -commerce webpage. I also learned to set-up BOT, AI and blocks which are beneficial for my business page.” Ms. Deluta said that the training helped her on how to navigate ads, posting and boosting to market products and services that she like to put on her social media platforms. “The five-day seminar increased my knowledge and added skills. What piqued my interest the most is the chat booth. I found it very useful especially when it comes to entertaining inquiries on my Facebook page. “