Our Lady of Banneux – Ancop /R.I. District 3780 Communities, San Mateo, Rizal

Our Lady of Banneux –Ancop/R.I. District 3780 Communities, San Mateo, Rizal

REPORT PREPARED BY : NATHANIEL GOMEZ(ANCOP USA-PHILIPPINES COORDINATOR)

ANCOP USA HOMES- KATHLEEN SCHENNING HOMES(Capital Region)- HEART OF TEXAS HOMES(South Central Region)- COMMUNITY OF HOPE HOMES- 1ST CFC ANCOP USA HOMES


“All working together in Christ with One Heart, One Mind and One Faith”


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Our Lady of Banneux-Ancop/R.I. District 3780 Communities, San Mateo, Rizal

Today, the small spring yields about 2,000 gallons of water a day with many reports of miraculous healings. Her claims were subject to an official investigation from 1935 to 1937 by an episcopal commission. The evidence collected was submitted to Rome for further analysis. In May 1942 Bishop Kerkhofs of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Liège (Belgium) gave a first recogniton of the authenticity of the facts. Then, in 1947, approval for the apparitions came from the Holy See. It was declared definite in 1949.

After the apparitions, Beco decided to remain a private person, married and had a quiet family life. A small chapel stands where the Virgin of the Poor requested it to be built.

Mariette Beco died 2 December 2011 at the age of 90. In 2008 she made a final statement about her role in the apparitions: "I was no more than a postman who delivers the mail. Once this has been done, the postman is of no importance any more".

'Our Lady of Banneux' is the sobriquet given to the apparition of the Virgin Mary to Mariette Beco, an adolescent girl living in Banneux, province of Liège(Belgium). Between January 15 and March 2, 1933, Mlle Beco told her family and parish priest of seeing a Lady in white who declared herself to be the 'Virgin of the Poor', saying I come to relieve suffering and believe in me and I will believe in you. In one of these visions, Mariette said the Lady asked her to drink from a small spring, telling her the spring was for healing and "for all nations". Over time the site drew pilgrims.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Li%C3%A8ge

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_See

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marian_apparitions



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banneux

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_Li%C3%A8ge

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgium


Our Lady of Banneux’s magic has truly touch different religious organization, non-sectarian groups, civic groups, private companies, provincial and local government units and even private individuals, just willing to share their hard earned money to bring the dream of uplifting the lives of the poor not only through shelter but bring each one of them more closer to God through faith. Since it was in the early stages of planning this project was a miracle at work with everyone contributing their own sweat equity to make things happen and work for the better, over coming trails and problems, truly when we work for our Mother Mary nothing is impossible and things will always fall into place. From initial site development and initial ground breaking with Bro Nap Curameng leading the way and Kathleen B. Schenning as our pilot community, we have gone a long way since then, we now have another 3 Ancop USA Site all lined up to be built, a Multi-Purpose Center/Educational Center to be ground broken on November 11, 2012 and the pride of OLB, our own Shrine of Our Lady of Banneux, San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines with a replica of the original image to be sent by the Parish Priest of OLB Belgium upon the completion of the Philippine Shrine.

Our Lady of Banneux Ancop Communities', located at San Mateo, Rizal is a great testimony on how Our Mother have touched the lives of the capable and awaken their awareness to open their hearts and arms to the least fortunate of our brethren's. CFC Global Mission Foundation, Inc. through CFC Ancop-Tekton Foundation, Inc. as its social arm to aid the poor, envisioning to uplift their lives through shelter, education, health, livelihood and more so changing their lives through faith. The vision of this ministry is to bring Christ transforming love to the poor and its mission to ANSWER THE CRY OF THE POOR.


Bro Joe Yamomoto, introduced to many of us the awareness of Our Lady of Banneux and on how she can truly make a difference in the lives of poor and with our community. As of to date Bro Joe again has given us good news regarding our commitment to our dear Mother of the Poor, during his recent trip to Belgium and a short meeting with the parish priest of the shrine, we again our blessed and given the prestige of building a grotto for her Lady inside the premises of the shrine. With CFC West B taking care of building the structures and CFC East B handling the values formation and CLP for our new beneficiaries the merging of resources and faith will surely help build a solid foundation for everyone.

Let’s remember one’s true success in life is not on the recognition and measure of one’s achievements they accumulate in their lifetime but rather what they have done for the good of the many. We salute those who worked hard to make OLB a reality, the shoulders that supports us in facing head on any problems thrown our way, the happiness we see in each one’s faces leaves a mark even after we get home tired and dirty, doing a hard days work at the site but still very much filled with joy and satisfaction when we reflect on what we have done for them and finally the faith we have planted in their hearts that to love others without expecting anything in return is the true meaning of selfless love. God’s Glory is for God alone, Let no man take credit for what is for God and God alone. So tell me who needs recognition and fame, when all we need is God Alone. I’m driven by the joy I feel when I’m there serving Him and His people.

Our Lady of Banneux brings out the best in each one of us, so let’s love it for what it’s truly worth. Love for Love and Faith for Faith equals True Joy and Happiness for all. Bridging the boundaries of the poor and the capable with God as the Head Builder and Molder.

Nathaniel GomezAncop USA-Philippines Coordinator

DEMOGRAPHYArea

- Land299,764 km2 [

2](72nd)115,831 sq mi

- Water (%)0.61%[4] (inland waters)

Population

- estimate 91,983,000[5] (12th)

- census 88,574,614[6]

- Density306.6/km2 (43rd)794.1/sq mi

PHILIPPINE MAP

SITE

O.L.B. overlooks different cities from its beautiful and scenic vantage point.

OLB Marked with the Green Arrow(Map #1)

O.L.B. overlooks different cities from its beautiful and scenic vantage point.

OLB Marked with the Green Arrow(Map #2)

Location Map for MPH/Educational CenterOur Lady of Banneux-Ancop/R.I. District 3780

Communities


Proposed Multi-Purpose Hall/Educational Center Perspective


Proposed Multi-Purpose Hall/Educational Center

















BILL OF MATERIALSA. Multi-Purpose Hall & Educational Center - P

1,099,973.06B. Future Expansion - P

633,911.99--------------------

Grand Total (A + B) - P 1,733,885.06Note: Based on the MOA / Ancop USA will release P300,000 for the initial construction of the MPH/Educational Center


Proposed Multi-Purpose Hall/Educational Center (TEMPORARY MOA/ Comment and Suggestion)

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT(draft as of Nov. 08 – with Ancop comments)

This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and among: The Rotary Club of Commonwealth, a social organization belonging to Rotary International District No. 3780, with address at Rotary Center Building, Mother Ignacia St., corner Roces Avenue, Quezon City, represented at this instance by its President Gerard Ceballos hereafter called the ROTARY CLUB.

-and-

Flordeliza Santos-Valderama, Efren T. Santos, Mario T. Santos, all married, Filipino citizens hereafter referred to as SANTOS FAMILY represented at this instance by Efren T. Santos with address at 1611 P.H. Lim, Ermita Manila.

-and-

CFC ANCOP Tekton Foundation, Inc., a non-stock, non-profit domestic corporation existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philipppines, with principal address at 29 Evergreen Drive, Capitol Green Village, herein after referred to as CFC ANCOP, represented by its president Erico Delos Reyes

-and-

The Vicariate of Cubao (West-B-5) Mass Housing Foundation Inc., a charitable foundation with address at 39 P Tuazon Street, Cubao, Quezon City represented herein by its President, Atty. Arnel Santos, and its Treasurer, Dr. Elvira B. Balmeo hereinafter called the Foundation

-and-

Ernesto Paulino Jr., doing construction business under the name E.C. Paulino Construction Co, Inc. with address at No. 12 Loan St. Brgy. Sangandaan, Quezon City and Demetrio Aquino, engaged in the construction business as a sole proprietor under the name of DNA Engineering and Construction with address at 998 Josefina 3rd St. Sampaloc, Manila, hereinafter called the Builders

-and -Couples for Christ Metro Manila West B Sector, a local unit of Couples for Christ Christ Global Mission Foundation, Inc., with principal address at __________________ represented by Mr. Bob Penalosa, hereinafter called CFC WEST B

WITNESSETHWhereas the Foundation owns a PARCEL OF LAND located in Barangay Silangan, San Mateo, Rizal covered by TCT no’s 009-2011006160 and 009-2011003810 with a total area of 9,806 square meters more or less (attached herewith as Annexes “A” and “B”) which PARCEL OF LAND is in the process of being develop as a relocation site for some informal settlers of Quezon City and San Mateo and which site is called Our Lady of Banneaux Communities (OLB).

Whereas the Santos Family, The Rotary Club, CFC ANCOP and the Builders are willing to build a Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH) and educational center in the PARCEL OF LAND to serve the following purposes.

Medical missionsValues and spiritual formation, vocational training, character buildingLivelihood programs


Non- formal educational programsConventions, meetings, assemblies, prayers, recollections and the like Whereas the Foundation is willing to grant to such MPH and educational center (hereinafter called the Center) a perpetual usufruct over two hundred fifty (250) square meters of land inside the PARCEL OF LAND with a technical description attached herein as Annex “C” which forms an integral part hereof.

Whereas the Rotary Club and the Santos Family are willing to contribute at least P 200,000 each for the erection of the Multi-Purpose Hall(MPH) and CFC ANCOP is willing to contribute P 300,000 for the construction of the educational center. Whereas the Builders are willing to construct the Center at cost and to contribute their time, talent, and resources for the construction of the Center

Whereas a Committee composed of one representative from each of the Party to this agreement shall be in-charge of the construction maintenance, operation and utilization of the Center and is empowered to formulate rules and regulations concerning the Center. Whereas the members of the Rotary Club are willing to contribute building materials necessary for the construction of the Center. Whereas CFC WEST B is the fund custodian of the contributions of the Parties.

Now therefore, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and of the monetary contributions stated above, the Parties to the MOA hereby agree as follows:

1. The Foundation hereby grants perpetual usufruct to the Center over two hundred fifty (250) square meters of land specifically described in Whereas Clause above provided that such usufruct shall be automatically terminated if the Center is leased, transferred or sold or it is used for purposes other than those stated in this MOA without the unanimous written consent of all the Parties to this MOA; 2. A committee of five (hereinafter called Committee) composed of one representative from each of the Parties to the MOA shall be formed with a fixed non-renewable term of 3 years; the members shall elect a Voting Chairman. 3. The Committee shall exist for the purpose of monitoring and managing only the construction of the Center and shall cease operation when the Center is turned over to the homeowners association or “Samahan” to be organized in the OLB by CFC ANCOP and CFC WEST B. The Committee shall formulate all rules, regulations, orders and make decisions regarding the construction, improvement, repairs, maintenance, use, schedules and other matters concerning the construction and operation of the Center such as but not limited to hiring of maintenance workers, approval of purchases of materials for construction repairs and maintenance of the Center. 4. CFC WEST B may receive donations or contributions for the use of the Center and all donations received shall be devoted to the operation and maintenance of the Center. Any unused fund shall be ceded to the homeowners association or Samahan at the time of the turn-over of the Center, with proper accounting of all funds. 5. The Builders undertake to construct the Center at cost and commit not to charge architectural, inspection and supervision fees for their services and for the company services of their respective construction


companies in the construction of the Center. The Builders shall at best effort, stay close to the budget herein contributed by CFC ANCOP, Santos Family and the Rotary Club; 6. The Builders shall make periodic accounting of the expenses incurred and will submit receipts for such expenses to CFC WEST B, with copies of such receipts/reports to the Committee. 7. The Center shall be devoted to the following charitable, educational, social and religious activities

a. medical missionsb. values and spiritual formationc. character buildingd. vocational traininge. Livelihood programsf. non-formal educational programsg. conventions, meetings, assemblies, prayers, recollections and the like 8. The Center shall be called Rotary Club of Commonwealth, Simeon and Eufemia Santos and CFC ANCOP Multi-Purpose Hall and Educational Center or such other name as the Parties may mutually agree and all the Parties to this MOA will have the right to place a marker and time capsule at their expense in the appropriate part of the Center;

9. The Rotary Club hereby undertakes to contribute at least Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (P 200,000.00) and initially has contributed One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P 100,000.00) for the construction of the Center; the balance of P 100,000.00 shall be contributed on or before November 11,2012;

10. The members of the Rotary Club undertakes to contribute additional funds and/or building materials for the construction of the Center; 11. The Santos Family hereby undertakes to contribute a minimum of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (P 200,000.00) and initially has contributed Fifty Thousand Pesos (P 50,000.00 for the construction of the Center; the balance of One Hundred Fifty Thousand will be contributed on or before November 11, 2012; Santos family, on best effort basis, will solicit additional contribution for the construction of the Center; 12. CFC ANCOP shall contribute Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (P300,000.00) and CFC ANCOP shall contribute further amounts necessary to complete the Center; 13. All contributions shall be remitted directly to and be duly acknowledged by CFC WEST B which shall pay the Builders upon progress billing. 14. The Builders hereby obligate themselves to construct [ ] the Center in accordance with the plans and specifications hereto attached as Annexes “D” and “E” at the cost of One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00); 15. The Builders shall not charge rentals for the use of their equipment; all construction materials and labor will be billed at cost without profit to themselves or their respective construction companies;

16 . The above construction cost does not include paints, tiles, ceiling panels screens, electrical equipments, lights, bulbs and other interior or exterior finishing materials the cost of which shall be solicited from benevolent donors by the Rotary Club and the Santos Family and CFC ANCOP.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WE have hereunto affixed our signatures, on this ______ day of _______________ in __________________Philippines. ________________________

The Rotary Club of Commonwealth

By: Gerard Ceballos

President ANCOP USA The Vicariate of Cubao (West-B-5) Mass Housing Foundation Inc. By: By: Eric Delos Reyes Arnel Santos

President Elvira B. Balmeo MD

Treasurer Santos Family By:

Efren T. Santos

For himself andFlordeliza Santos-Valderama

and Mario T. Santos

The Builders Ernesto Paulino Jr. Demetrio Aquino E.C. Paulino Construction Co, Inc. DNA Engineering and Construction SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF:

________________________ ________________________

ACKNOWLEDGMENT REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) _____________________________)SS

BEFORE ME, a Notary Public in and for the City of _____________, this ______ day of ___________, personally appeared:

Name ID No.Issued on: Issued

at:Gerard CeballosEric Delos ReyesArnel Santos Elvira B. Balmeo Efren T. SantosErnesto Paulino Jr. Demetrio Aquino


Personally known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument which they signed and acknowledged before me as their own free and voluntary act and and deed.

The foregoing instrument relates to a MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, consisting of eight (8) pages, including this page on which this acknowledgment is written, and has been signed on each and every page by the parties and their instrumental witnesses, and sealed with my notarial seal.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL, on the date and place first above written. Doc. No. _________;Page No. _________;Book No. _________;Series of __________.


Proposed Our Lady of Banneux ShrineLocation Map


Proposed Our Lady of Banneux Shrine Drawing #1Front Elevation – For Budgetary Purposes P12M


Proposed Our Lady of Banneux Shrine Drawing #2Floor Plan


Proposed Our Lady of Banneux Shrine Drawing #3Right Side Elevation

Kathleen B. Schenning Ancop HomesCapital Region USA

Technical Data / Site Status

Village Name : Kathleen B. Schenning Ancop Homes Short Name :

Address : OLB, San Mateo Rizal Village Code : CFCAT - AUSA – SNMTRZL - 0001

Partner Name : Kathleen B. Schenning Partner Code : CR – S – 0001

Status : On-going Build Source of Power : Solar Powered / 12V Bulb

Developments : 10 Units Completed / 2 Units 70% Source of Water : Delivery / Water System Still to be funded(Donor Needed)

Fund Status / Total Amount Released:

1st Released – P680,0002nd Release d – P170,0003rd Released – P170,000

Liquidated :

Other Structures on Site : MPH / Educational Center Ground Breaking on November 11, 2012

Multi Funded Donor

Shrine of Our Lady of Banneux For Marketing / Still looking for Potential Donors No Donors

Water System For Marketing / Still looking for Potential Donors No Donors

Kathleen B. Schenning Ancop HomesCapital Region USA - Latest Update(October 23, 2012)

Photo of the 10 completed units

Photo of the 5 units with a scenic viewThe 5 units at the back which completes the 10 for

Kathleen Schenning Ancop Homes

70% completed for the 2 units, roofing will follow in a couple of days, Team is waiting for the welding machine

to be delivered

Kathleen B. Schenning Ancop HomesCapital Region USA - Latest Update(October 23, 2012)

Bro Ricky Cuenca poses inside one of the units, which have already been turned over

Picture of Unit 11 & 12, still to be completed Bro Ricky, Bro Warren, Bro Bob takes time to pose with our elderly beneficiary

The common area in between the 10 completed units

Kathleen B. Schenning Ancop HomesCapital Region USA – 10 Homes Solarized

20watts Solar Panels installed on every homes Close-up look at a solar panel

Bro Nicole flicks the switch from the smart control, and there was light

Strategic positioning of each 12V Bulb helps get more light on certain areas

1st CFC Ancop USA HomesNational USA


Village Name : 1st CFC Ancop USA Homes Short Name :


Partner Name : National Office Partner Code : N – S – 0002

Status : On-going Build(Ground Breaking) Source of Power :

Developments :

Site Development Completed / Team has started preparation for footing and foundation Source of Water :

Fund Status / Total Amount Released: 1 unit for Release / Funds with CFCAT Liquidated :


Multi Funded Donor



1st CFC Ancop USA HomesLatest Update(October 23, 2012)

GROUND BREAKING CEREMONIES

Temporary Marker to mark the official Ground Breaking of the 1st CFC Ancop USA Homes

Photo of the cylinder which will hold the time capsule being prepared by our build team

Everyone starts to gather around, Bro Ricky Cuenca(Yellow) and Bro Joe Yamamoto(Light Checkered Polo) checks the hole where the time capsule will be lowered. Bro Bob Penalosa(Green Shirt) and Bro Warren Isaguirre(White

Shirt/Gray Cap) look at the cameraBro Ricky , Bro Joe , Bro Bob and Father Pat lowers the time capsule for the

1st CFC Ancop USA Homes

1st CFC Ancop USA HomesLatest Update(October 23, 2012)


The big 3 Chairman of CFC, Chairman of Ancop and CFC West B SectorHead all at the same time “shovel 1.2.3…Then pour…”

Everyone looks on as Father Pat shovel’s his part for this Ancop Homes

Its Bro Warren’s turn to pour soil on the buried time capsule Bro Nicole Macalinao (Head Steward) does the final pouring of soil to seal this community

Community of Hope Ancop HomesNational USA


Village Name : Community of Hope Ancop Homes Short Name :


Partner Name : Typhoon Shelter Funds – Ondoy Funds Partner Code : N– S – 0001


Developments :

Site Development Completed / Team has started footing and foundation for 9 units, Walls, Doors and Windows Frames, CR parttions already erected and ready for plastering

Source of Water :

Fund Status / Total Amount Released: 1st Released - P850,000 Liquidated :


Multi Funded Donor



Community of Hope Ancop HomesLatest Update(October 23, 2012)


Temporary Marker to mark the official Ground Breaking of the Community of Hope Ancop Homes

Photo of the cylinder which will hold the time capsule, all ready for the ground breaking activities

Bro Ric Dela Rosa acknowledges the presence of our special guests. Bro Ricky, Bro Joe, Bro Bob a waits for the arrival of others as they walk from

one site to the otherBro Ricky, Bro Bob, Bro Joe and Bro Warren lowers the cylinder containing

the time capsule for the Community of Hope Ancop Homes



“Lets shovel in the soil” to commence the start on the Ondoy Funded Ancop Homes Father Pat, seals the time capsule

Its Bro Nicole to finally seal the hole and finish this ground breaking activity for this community

The Ancop Build Team seals the hole, together with some of our skilled home partners.


DEVELOPMENT STATUS

Heart of Texas Ancop HomesSouth Central Region USA


Village Name : Heart of Texas Ancop Homes Short Name :


Partner Name : South Central Region Partner Code : SC – S – 0001


Developments :

Site Development Completed / Team has started preparation for footing and foundation Source of Water :

Fund Status / Total Amount Released: 1st Released - P850,000 Liquidated :


Multi Funded Donor



Heart of Texas Ancop HomesSC Region USA - Latest Update(October 23, 2012)


Temporary Marker to mark the official Ground Breaking of the Heart of Texas Ancop Homes

Everyone starts to gather around the New Ancop Homes to be officially named “Heart of Texas Ancop Homes”

Bro Ricky Cuenca(Chairman of CFC – In Yellow Polo Shirt) , Bro Joe Yamamoto(Chairman Ancop - Light colored Polo) and Bro Bob

Penalosa(Sectorhead West B – Green Shirt) lowers the time capsule for the Heart of Texas Ancop Homes

Photo of the cylinder which will hold the time capsule for the Heart of Texas

Heart of Texas Ancop HomesSC Region USA - Latest Update(October 23, 2012)


Bro Ricky, Bro Joe and Bro Bob initiates the ceremonial ground breaking activities.

Bro Warren Isaguirre(CFC West B Ancop Head – White Shirt and Gray cap does his part in sealing the time capsule.

Father Pat Golis(White Shirt) our Mass Celebrant also joins in the by shoveling in a few soil to cover the capsule.

Everyone poses infront of the tarpaulin to end the activities for this site

Our Lady of Banneux - Ancop/R.I. District 3780 CommunitiesGROUND BREAKING CEREMONIES

INVITATION


EARLY PREPARATIONS BEFORE THE MASS

The Music Ministry poses for a picture while preparing for the Mass Our service team assigned to cook the food for the lunch buffet

One of our sister, prepares the fried tilapiaBro Joe takes tie to pose with Bro Warren holding the

picture of the proposed MPH


THE HOLY EUCHARIST

Our Celebrant Father Pat GolisOur special guests, members of both CFC West B and CFC East B

and all our home partners participate in the entrance song

Photo from the backCFC East B Chapter Head of the HOLD reads the First

Reading


THE HOLY EUCHARIST

Bro Ricky and Gilbert quietly reflect on the first reading Bro Bob and Bro Joe listens to the first reading

First Ladies of CFC West B, absorbs the lessons from the reading Our Home Partners listen to Gods words.


THE HOLY EUCHARIST

Lets all sing the Ama NaminThe Music Ministry and Home Partners sings the Ama

Namin


THE HOLY EUCHARIST

Our Guest sings the Lords Prayer Lets now offer the sign of peace to everyone

PEACE BE WITH YOU…This is Jesus the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, happy are those how are called to his banquet


THE HOLY COMMUNION

Bro Joe Takes the body of Christ. Bro Ricky receives the communion with his hands

Mrs Penalosa receives the body of Christ Bro Bob Penalosa encourages Father Pat to join us for the

ground breaking and the lunch buffet


THE SHORT PROGRAM

Bro Nicole is our pre-assigned Master of CeremoniesBro Bob Penalosa (CFC West B Sector Head) delivers his welcome

remarks to our guest and to everyone

Bro Warren holds up in his hand the perspective of the proposed MPH / Educational Center

Bro Ricky Cuenca(Chairman of CFC Global) gives a short but meaningful message to the team and all our new

home partners


THE SHORT PROGRAM

Bro Joe Yamamoto(Chairman of Ancop) gave his message and some great news on how OLB has truly became a part of the CFC

CommunityBro Warren Isaguirre(CFC West B Ancop Head) gave the closing

remarks and thanked all that made this ground breaking a success

Father Pat gave a short message to our elders and our new home partners then blessed the food we were about to part take All I can say is “Yummy…..”


FELLOWSHIP LUNCH BUFFET

Lets eat!!! Bro Ricky, Bro Joe and Father Pat takes the initiative to start our fellowship lunch buffet

Everything looks delicious and well prepared by our wonderful service team

Please fall in line …the food will be sufficientCFC West B and CFC East B guest enjoys our prepared

lunch buffet


FELLOWSHIP LUNCH BUFFET

It seems our guest are enjoying the food we prepared Our other guest also seems to have enjoyed the food

A little chit chat after a hearty lunch, Salamat po Lord, nabusog kami


BRO BOB PENALOSA’S MESSAGE

We have been blessed by God with a beautiful weather today. Like in Father Pat’s homily , he explained that we should give hope to the hopeless. Our Lady of Banneux is very close to the heart of Tito Joe Yamamoto, since he was also the one who introduced Our Lady to our sector. Many informed us that a lot of stakeholders would like to be part of this community and the other projects CFC would like to implement in this site , well we all know that is all because of our Mother Mary blessings.

This project will keep on going because its truly blessed by our Mother’s presence and with everyone working and loving one another this will last for a long time. We would like to ask more prayers from everyone, the work God wants us to do , through our stakeholders will surely be a lot due to his never ending blessings for this community.Lets all work as one and look at the end of the tunnel we are traversing, the light we seek which is waiting for us is the love of our Mother.


BRO RICKY CUENCA’S MESSAGE

God is good, all the time…All this blessings we are now receiving would not be happening not because of me but through the Love of God. Let’s all praise and worship Him for all this blessings.

All of this are through the intercession of Our Mother, Our Lady of Banneux the patron of Ancop. The concern, the response and answer to the mission of each members of CFC by committing their lives in helping us Answer the Cry of the Poor. We would like to represent Ancop USA who has funded 4

Communities as of the moment. Ancop USA would like to send each and everyone a Happy and Prosperous Merry Christmas. Truly its Christmas in October since Christmas is still 2 month away but the gifts are already here courtesy of our brothers from Ancop USA and most specially from God.God has used CFC to truly Answer the Cry of the Poor…


BRO JOE YAMAMOTO’S MESSAGE

My heart is filled with joy and happiness because this was just a dream when we started and now its all a reality. I remembered in one movie “Field of Dreams – Build and the people will come”. I realized even if we are dreaming, we build structures, we build lives and we build families its important we have God by our side and its also important that we have his Mother by our side as well.If we have Mama Mary as we go on or move on with our lives it will always be blessed by our Lord Jesus Christ. This is what's happening to this site, we all started moving out of inspiration and with the power of prayers and I guess the rest we can now call history.I just arrived from our Marian Pilgrimage, the very first place we visited was the

apparition site of Our Lady of Banneuz inBelgium. This is our way of honouring our Mother and its simply because we are called to do the work with the poor. This is the very place where Our Mother declared that she was the Mother of The Poor. Our work for the poor will not stop here…God again has honoured our humility and faithfulness as one community and one country. In Belgium different catholic countries do ask the parish priest if they can build a grotto to honour our Mother but very few are given the privilege. When CFC requested for a space to build the grotto to honour Our Lady of Banneux we were given the permission to do so. Last October 4(Wednesday) we did a ground breaking ceremonies for the grotto. Philippines will be represented by the Mama Mary that is in the Hearts of CFC and CFC Ancop. The grotto will soon raise with Mama Mary and at her background it will say “Philippines Couples for Christ and CFC Ancop”. Truly it will be so beautiful…

Documents

Our Lady of Banneux – Ancop /R.I. District 3780 Communities, San Mateo, Rizal