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Simbang Gabi 2019 Mass Schedule

December 7, 2019 FCAOB FCAOB Events, FCAOB Simbang Gabi

Please be guided by the times and dates for this year’s Simbang Gabi.

Date and TimeChurch
Saturday, Dec. 14 @ 7:00pmSt. Jude Shrine
308 N.Paca St. Baltimore, MD 21201
Sunday, Dec. 15 @ 2:30pmSt. John the Evangelist Church
689 Ritchie Hway, Severna Park, MD 21146
Monday, Dec. 16 @ 7:00pmSt. Anthony de Padua Church
4414 Frankford Ave. Baltimore, MD 21206
Tuesday, Dec. 17 @ 7:00pmOur Lady of the Fields Church
1070 Cecil Ave. Millersville, MD 21109
Wednesday, Dec. 18 @ 7:00pmOur Lady Queen of Peace Church
10003 Bird River Rd. Middle River, MD 21220
Thursday, Dec. 19 @ 7:00pmChurch of the Anunciation
5212 McCormick Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
Friday, Dec. 20 @ 7:00pmSt. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church
6950 Dogwood Rd. Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Saturday, Dec. 21 @ 7:00pmThe Shrine of St. Anthony
12290 Folly Quarter Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21042
Sunday, Dec. 22 @ 7:00pmSt. Joseph Church Fullerton
6420 Belair Rd. Fullerton, MD 21236
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2019 FLARE Summit

October 3, 2019 FCAOB FCAOB FLARE

ARISE!

Be A Light of Christ to the WORLD!

Keynote Speakers:
Most Revered Bernardito Auza
Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York

Mr. Norby Perrin
National Council Overseer for Evangelization and Mission
Couples for Christ, USA

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
St. Pius X Church
6428 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212

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FLARE 4

October 3, 2019 FCAOB FCAOB FLARE

FLARE Registration

Faith and Leadership Assembly for Renewal and Empowerment

  • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • St. Pius X Church
  • 6428 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212

There is no registration fee, but a love offering is accepted. Please make check payable to: SLC-AFC

Registration will be on a first come, first served basis as space is limited. Please register early and no later than, Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

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Simbag Gabi 2018 Mass Schedule

December 7, 2018 FCAOB FCAOB Events, FCAOB Simbang Gabi ,
DateChurch
Friday – December 14
7:00pm		St. John the Evangelist – Columbia
Wilde Lake Interfaith
10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, MD 21044
Saturday – December 15
7:00pm		St. Jude Shrine
512 W Saratoga St. Baltimore, MD 21201
Sunday – December 16
7:00pm		Church of the Crucifixion
100 Scott Avenue Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Monday – December 17
7:30pm		Church of the Resurrection
3175 Paulskirk Drive Ellicott City, MD 21042
Tuesday – December 18
7:00pm		St. Joseph Church
8420 Belair Rd Baltimore, MD 21236
Wednesday – December 19
7:00pm		St. Agnes Church
5422 Old Frederick Road Baltimore, MD 21229
Thursday – December 20
7:00pm		Our Lady Queen of Peace
10003 Bird River Road Middle River, MD 21220
Friday – December 21
7:00pm		St. Louis Church
12500 Clarksville Pike Clarksville, MD 21029
Saturday – December 22
7:00pm		Church of Anunciation
5215 McCormick Avenue Baltimore, MD 21206
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FLARE 3

October 10, 2018 FCAOB FCAOB FLARE

ARISE!!

Be A Light of Christ to the WORLD!

Brothers and sisters in Filipino Ministry,

I am inviting you to join us in FLARE on NOVEMBER 10, 2018 – from 12:30 PM – 7 PM – for our 3rd FLARE.  YOU ARE INVITED…              

 You and the leaders/board members of your organization are hereby invited to spend an afternoon and evening with us at the Council’s Third Faith and Leadership Assembly for Renewal and Empowerment (FLARE III), on Saturday, November 10, 2018 beginning at 12:30 p. m. at the Parish Center of St. John the Evangelist church, 13305 Long Green Pike, Hydes, Maryland 21082.  The overall theme this year is: “Leadership in Creating Harmony: Our Faith Expressed, Our Faith Engaged.” 

Our Keynote speaker is the Most Rev. Oscar A. Solis, D. D., Bishop of the Diocese of Salt Lake City.  His topic will be: “Christian Leadership Beyond Culture: Why we can and should lead”.  Our second speaker is Fr. John Hurley, C.S.P.  former Director of Evangelization of the Archdioceses of Baltimore and currently Vicar of Evangelization of the Diocese of San Jose.  His topic will be: “The Power of Family in Missionary Discipleship”.

The leadership seminar and prayerful reflection portion of the day will end at 4:30 and will be followed by a mass celebrated by Bishop Solis beginning at 5:00 p.m.  This will be followed at approximately 6:00 p.m. by a Thanksgiving dinner dedicated to you and all those who made this year’s Fiesta of Two Filipino Saints a success.  Awards will be presented.  The finale of the evening will be the drawing of the second ($5000) and first ($10,000) prizes on our Raffle. 

A light snack and refreshments will be available at the seminar.  As usual, this entire event is at no cost to participants (we will accept an offering to defer costs).

We need to know in advance the names of those who are committed to come from your organization in order to properly prepare (seating, food, conference handouts, etc. etc.).  So please disseminate this letter to your organization and have each of those who plan to participate RSVP as soon as possible [Cut-off date is November 7, 2018.]  You may “sumagot po kayo” by  calling Helen Sadorra at xxx-xxx-xxxx;  (3) By sending email to lynn7201@xxxxxxx.com, indicating your organization and the names of participants of your organizations.

Details will be provided to you   We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at FLARE III.  Your attendance is important to us and the Filipino ministry. 

Fr. Pete Literal

Chaplain

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The 8th Archdiocesan Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration

September 11, 2018 FCAOB FCAOB Events, FCAOB Filipino Saints Fiesta ,

Filipino Council of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Inc.

www.filipino-council-aob.org

September 30, 2018

To all Filipino families and Fil-Am organizations;

May the peace and joy of the Holy Spirit be with you!

On behalf of Archbishop William Lori and the Filipino Council of Archdiocese of Baltimore (FC of AOB), we wish to invite you and your organization to the 8th Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration in Archdiocese of Baltimore to honor the First Two Filipino Saints: San Lorenzo Ruiz & San Pedro Calungsod, on September 30, 2018 starting at 1:30 pm at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen (CMOQ), on N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21210.

Responding to the call to be missionary disciples as expressed by Pope Francis and Archbishop William Lori, it is our intention this year to make this joyful celebration a Day of Spirit-Filled Encounter with God. As in the past, all Filipino organizations and Filipino-Americans families living or serving the various states of MD, VA, DC, DE, and NJ, and PA come and celebrate our faith, unity, and Filipino culture and religiosity We especially invite you and your organization to join us and many other Fil-Am organizations so that we can pray and celebrate as One People of God for the gifts of San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod.

In connection with this participation, we ask you to help in the following:

  1. PRAY, PROMOTE, AND ATTEND: As people of faith, we encourage you to pray for the success of the event and join the 3-Days Prayer and Reflection (Triduum) on September 27th, 28th, 29th of September. If you cannot make the Triduum, join us in the Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration on September 30th at CMOQ. Please promote our Filipino Saints and this Filipino Fiesta to your families and friends in whatever means available. If you have any question, please contact Mrs. Agnes Nepomuceno, at 443-254-5175 or mtcarmelnepo@gmail.com.
  2. FIESTA SALU-SALO (POTLUCK): As in the Philippines, we celebrate Fiesta with food and hospitality, we request all participating organizations and parishes to bring Filipino dishes, tables, and tents, where your members and friends can have “Salo-Salo” after the Mass. Tents and tables of food may be set up at the Cathedral; Plaza at 1:30 PM. For space reservation and inquiry, please contact John Smith, the Overall Chairman of the Fiesta at 443-790-3425 or jssmithlaw@verizon.net.
  3. REPRESENTATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE LITURGY OF THE MASS:
    We seek wider representation/participation from organizations in the Choir and Celebration of the Mass. Kindly bring a banner of your organization that we may promote your presence and collaboration. If there are Choirs or instrumentalists in your organization who wish to participate, please contact Dr. Myrna Ortega at 410-615-0776 myrort@verizon.net.
  4. FINANCIAL SUPPORT: We welcome love offerings from each organization to cover the expenses of the celebration.   As Commemorative Souvenir Book will be printed to feature Filipino community’s response to Pope Francis’ call to missionary discipleship as expressed in his “Joy of the Gospel, and publish the Donors and Supporters of Filipino ministry in AOB.   Sponsorship options and direction is in the attached document. Kindly make your tax deductible donation payable to “FC of AOB.” If you have special prayer intentions, please let us know that we may include them for the Triduum and Fiesta Sunday

A Certificate of Appreciation and a gift will be given to each participating organizations in recognition of the support and participation you show to this Fiesta. For purposes of planning and other details: Please let us know the name of the leader of your organization who will be called to receive the recognition award. Get in touch with the FC of AOB Secretariat: FPunoDC@gmail.com (Fatima Puno De Castro) or phone: 443-642-8037

Thank you very much for helping us succeed. We hope and pray that you will consider joining us and supporting the Filipino Saints Fiesta and giving evidence of our solidarity and vibrant faith.

Let us together pray for one another and seek the intercession of San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod for the welfare of our families and for peace in our beloved country, the Philippines.

God bless you and your families.

Sincerely in Christ,

LTC John S. Smith, Esq.
Chairperson of FC of AOB		Ms. Agnes Nepomuceno
Vice –Chairperson of FC – AOB
Ms. Helen Sadorra
FC of AOB Treasurer		 Rev. Pete D. Literal
Chaplain of FC- AOB
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Simbang Gabi 2017 Mass Schedule

November 27, 2017 FCAOB FCAOB Events, FCAOB Simbang Gabi ,

Schedule

Dec 15 @ 7pm, FridaySt. Jude Shrine
512 W Saratoga St, MD 21201
 Dec 16 @ 7pm, SaturdaySt. Michael the Archangel Church (Overlea)
10 Willow Avenue, Baltimore MD
Dec 17 @ 2:30pm, SundaySt. John The Evangelist, Severna Park
 689 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD
 Dec 18 @ 6:30pm, MondaySt. Philip Neri Church (Linthicum)
6405 S Orchard Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
 Dec 19 @ 7pm, TuesdayChurch of Resurrection
3175 Paulskirk Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042
 Dec 20 @ 7pm, WednesdaySt. Agnes Church (Catonsville)
5422 Old Frederick Rd, Baltimore, MD 21229
 Dec 21 @ 7pm, Thursday Church of Annunciation
5212 McCormick Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
Dec 22 @ 7pm, Friday St. Louis Roman Catholic Church (Clarksville)
12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029
Dec 23 @7pm, SaturdaySt. Joseph Church (Fullerton)
8420 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD 21236
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7th Archdiocesan Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration

July 26, 2017 FCAOB FCAOB Events, FCAOB Filipino Saints Fiesta ,

Filipino Council of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Inc.

St. Louis Catholic Church
12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville Md 21029
www.filipino-council-aob.org

July 26, 2017

To all Filipino families and Fil-Am organizations;

May the peace and joy of the Holy Spirit be with you!

On behalf of Archbishop William Lori and the Filipino Council of Archdiocese of Baltimore (FC of AOB), we wish to invite you and your organization to the 7th Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration in Archdiocese of Baltimore to honor the First Two Filipino Saints: San Lorenzo Ruiz & San Pedro Calungsod, on September 17, 2017 starting at 1:30 pm at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen (CMOQ), on N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21210.

Responding to the call to be missionary disciples as expressed by Pope Francis and Archbishop William Lori, it is our intention this year to make this joyful celebration a Day of Spirit-Filled Encounter with God. As in the past, all Filipino organizations and Filipino-Americans families living or serving the various states of MD, VA, DC, DE, and NJ, and PA come and celebrate our faith, unity, and Filipino culture and religiosity We especially invite you and your organization to join us and many other Fil-Am organizations so that we can pray and celebrate as One People of God for the gifts of San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod.

In connection with this participation, we ask you to help in the following:

  1. PRAY, PROMOTE, AND ATTEND: As people of faith, we encourage you to pray for the success of the event and join the 3-Days Prayer and Reflection (Triduum) on September 12th, 13th, 14th of September. If you cannot make the Triduum, join us in the Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration on September 17th at CMOQ. Please promote our Filipino Saints and this Filipino Fiesta to your families and friends in whatever means available. If you have any question, please contact Mrs. Agnes Nepomuceno, at 443-254-5175 or mtcarmelnepo@gmail.com.
  2. FIESTA SALU-SALO (POTLUCK): As in the Philippines, we celebrate Fiesta with food and hospitality, we request all participating organizations and parishes to bring Filipino dishes, tables, and tents, where your members and friends can have “Salo-Salo” after the Mass. Tents and tables of food may be set up at the Cathedral; Plaza at 12:00 PM. For space reservation and inquiry, please contact John Smith, the Overall Chairman of the Fiesta at 443-790-3425 or jssmithlaw@verizon.net.
  3. REPRESENTATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE LITURGY OF THE MASS:
    We seek wider representation/participation from organizations in the Choir and Celebration of the Mass. Kindly bring a banner of your organization that we may promote your presence and collaboration. If there are Choirs or instrumentalists in your organization who wish to participate, please contact Dr. Myrna Ortega at 410-615-0776 myrort@verizon.net.
  4. FINANCIAL SUPPORT: We welcome love offerings from each organization to cover the expenses of the celebration.   As Commemorative Souvenir Book will be printed to feature Filipino community’s response to Pope Francis’ call to missionary discipleship as expressed in his “Joy of the Gospel, and publish the Donors and Supporters of Filipino ministry in AOB.   Sponsorship options and direction is in the attached document. Kindly make your tax deductible donation payable to “FC of AOB.” If you have special prayer intentions, please let us know that we may include them for the Triduum and Fiesta Sunday

A Certificate of Appreciation and a gift will be given to each participating organizations in recognition of the support and participation you show to this Fiesta. For purposes of planning and other details: Please let us know the name of the leader of your organization who will be called to receive the recognition award. Get in touch with the FC of AOB Secretariat: FPunoDC@gmail.com (Fatima Puno De Castro) or phone: 443-642-8037

Thank you very much for helping us succeed. We hope and pray that you will consider joining us and supporting the Filipino Saints Fiesta and giving evidence of our solidarity and vibrant faith.

Let us together pray for one another and seek the intercession of San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod for the welfare of our families and for peace in our beloved country, the Philippines.

God bless you and your families.

Sincerely in Christ,

LTC John S. Smith, Esq.
Chairperson of FC of AOB		Ms. Agnes Nepomuceno
Vice –Chairperson of FC – AOB
Ms. Helen Sadorra
FC of AOB Treasurer		 Rev. Pete D. Literal
Chaplain of FC- AOB
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The Annual Filipino Marian Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Anthony 2017

May 15, 2017 FCAOB FCAOB Events, Marian Pilgrimage ,

Where are you going, Pinoy?

The Filipino Council of Archdiocese of Baltimore invites you to

The Annual Filipino Marian Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Anthony

To honor the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Month of May and to reflect on:

  • Unveiling the depths of choices: The Longing Within (Youth)
  • Change your game plan: From Success to Significance (Adult)

This is a half-day spiritual gathering of Filipino families at the Shrine of St. Anthony

Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 1:30pm

Shrine of St. Anthony

12290 Folly Quarter Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21042

Resource Persons:

Rev. Gerry Francik – Pastor, St. Mark Church, Fallston

Rev. James Sorra – Director, Office of Vocation of AOB

Sr. Myrna Tordillo – Asst. Director, Asian Pacific Affaits of USCCB

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Mid-Atlantic Congress 2017

February 3, 2017 FCAOB Around FCAOB

@ 7:30pm Special Day! Sat, Feb 18, 2017
Hilton Baltimore Hotel
Register today at www.MidAtlanticCongress.org!

Are you a Catechist, Community Leader, Prayer group member or Young adult looking for new ideas and resources? Then the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Congress has something to renew and reenergize your ministry. Below are the Saturday breakout sessions and FREE EVENTS that will leave you refreshed and ready to be a witness of Christ.

Feb 18, Saturday 8:30am -4pm Full Day of Sessions
Keynote Address by Most Rev. Michael J. Barnes (tent)
Hear other breakout speakers
Visit exhibits & Network with your peers
Saturday Registration is only $40.00 and includes lunch.

Current Topics
4.6 The Legacy of Saint Peter Inspires the Vision of Pope Francis for the Church
5.7 Using Scripture in Catechesis
6.2 The Imaginative Catechist

Faith Formation
4.7 The Power of Story to Nurture Faith
6.5 When Does Catechesis Evangelize?
6.12 The Time is Now! Early Investment in Faith Formation Lasts a Lifetime

Sacraments
5.3 Rediscovering the Journey: The Catechumenate Inspires all Catechesis
5.6 Eucharist: Invitation to Spiritual Transformation, Healing and Discipleship
5.8 Overcoming Stumbling Blocks on the Path of Conversion
6.3 Love Made Visible:  Encountering Christ in the Sacraments
6.11 Where’s the Joy in That?

Spirituality
6.1 The Spirituality of the Catechist: An Experience of Faith through Word and Ritual

Catechesis and Families
6.6 Engaging Parents in Faith Formation: Rethinking HOW We Do WHAT We Do to “Build Parental Capacity”

Missionary Discipleship
4.8 For the Life of the World: Catechesis that Forms Missionary Disciples
6.5 When Does Catechesis Evangelize?

Call: Ed Tiong 703-403-5624, Claireen Enciso, 703-303-0794, Marierose Hoang (617) 480-1716, Fred Semendy (703) 472-2032, Shaun Guevara, call 240-316-6869

In Collaboration with Midatlantic Congress, Asian and Pacific Catholic Network, Diocese of Arlington Office of Multicultural Ministries, Filipino Ministry of Northern VA, CFC Global Ministry, FOCUS missionary, Holy Martyrs of Vietnam, Archdiocesan Filipino Council of Baltimore

OUTREACH program to bring awareness and needs of the
Many Multicultural Groups, Ecclesial Movements & New
Communities, Prayer Groups, Young Adults

FEB 17 FRI NIGHT, 7:30pm – RSVP: FREE EVENT

JOIN US IN THE TUBMAN ROOM for SOCIALS

  • An Evening of Praise and Worship
  • To Promote Cultural Diversity in the Catholic Church in the United States & our role in the New Evangelization of proclaiming the Good News
  • To Gather, Collaborate, Network

FEB 18, Sat, 1:30pm -3:00pm –RSVP: FREE EVENT

JOIN US IN THE BLAKE ROOM FOR DISCUSSION FORUM

  • An informal gathering to share and discuss the many needs of the growing multicultural community, becoming more ecclesiastically integrated in parish life – sense of BELONGING, of OWNERSHIP, of STEWARDSHIP especially for YOUNG ADULTS, Ecclesial Movements, others

Our GOAL & MISSION is for 2018 MIDATLANTIC CONGRESS to address topics encouraging and empowering the leaders and members of Asian & Pacific Islanders, African American, European American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American and Others. Topics about family, youth, young adults, conflicts, evangelization, formation, parish life integration, others
For info/RSVP: filipinoministry@catholicweb.com
Visit our website @ www.filminnova.org

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