Liverpool Fil-Oz displays its true Filipiniana at their 15th Santa Cruzan 2010
Last Updated on Friday, 18 June 2010 13:14 Written by rjf-pro Friday, 18 June 2010 11:54
The Filipino Community in Liverpool and Districts came together to celebrate their 15th Santa Cruzan at All Saints Liverpool Catholic Chuch on 30th May 2010. The parade down the aisle of the church of the Ave Maria Angels and the bevy of Queens, demonstrated the variety of the beauty and dress of the Filipina. No particular Filipina stood out for they all looked so ‘magaanda’ that is beautiful it was as if a shining light was beaming into the church.
The Mass was celebrated by Father Chris Higgins, with the assistance of Father Anthony Bernard and Father Nards Mercene, thre Filipino Priest. After the Mass there was a Procession for the Novena of the Virgin Mary around the grounds, ending up in the Parish Hall to continue with the Celebrations.
Fil-Oz was proudly supported by the Visayan Association of Austalia Inc. and the Praise Family Apostalate, and the newly formed Alliance of Philippine Organisations (APCO) and their affiliates. Our special guests for the occasion was the Mayor of Liverpool, Ms Wendy Waller, the Federal MP for Werriwa, Mr Chris Hayes and his wife Bernadette; also the Local MP for Liverpool, Mr Paul Lynch, and for the first time to give her organizations support was Dr Cen Amores of APCO.
As always the entertainment is what gives us enjoyment during the night. The group that provided the guests with non-stop entertainment was the ‘Cumancheros’ whose music and song was a pleasure to listen to. The two speakers, the Mayor of Liverpool and the Federal MP for Werriwa enlightened us on how much the Filipino’s have contributed to Liverpool and the nation on a whole.
The added bonus of entertainers was, Sidney and Jay, the singing duo from “One Good Night” plus our very own “That’s Entertainment” Ms Terry Spencer. Also putting on a brave performance was Ms Alisha Buaya with her guitar and song. Last of all the donated prizes for the Raffles was more than we expected, with lots of tickets sold.
The event was a big success this year for in 2009 we had about 300 in attendance, this year we exceeded our expectations with a huge turnout of about 500 plus. For me as Vice-President I think we all should be proud of the contributions made that helped this event to be a success.
Richard J Ford
Vice-President-External, Fil-Oz Liverpool and Districts.
PRO- Visay an Association of Australia Inc. VAA Inc
Santa Cruzan Flores De Mayo 2010
Last Updated on Saturday, 08 May 2010 12:35 Written by rjf-pro Saturday, 08 May 2010 12:35
Who: Fil-Oz Liverpool and Districts and its Affiliates are asking all to help celebrate their 15th Anniversary Celebrations
What: Santa Cruzan Flores De Mayo
When: 30th May 2010 starting at 11.00am with a Mass then proceed with aProcession to the Parish Hall for festivities.
Where: All Saint’s Liverpool Catholic Church, Cnr of George and Elizabeth Streets, Liverpool New South Wales 2170. Australia
Contact: Secretary: Cora Paras on 02-9608-5776 or PRO-Cora Bojarski on 04253266845/ 02-9823-5865 or Vice President External: Richard Ford on 0413274753
Cost: Entry is free with Raffle Prizes to be won.
Notes: Special guests and artists to entertain you all night.
Visayan Association helps support St. Joseph’s Feast Day at Blacktown.
Last Updated on Friday, 19 March 2010 11:07 Written by rjf-pro Friday, 19 March 2010 11:03
The annual Fiesta of St. Joseph, held in honour of the husband of Mary, was celebrated with a Mass led by Father Raning Creta, which was held in the grounds of the St. Michaels’ Parish School, Reservoir Road, Blacktown on 14th March, 2009. The event was indeed well attended by Local Dignitaries and Consulate Officials. I would say more than 2000 plus people attended and were coming continuously as the day continued. With many Sponsored Stalls having a surprised boost in business, and the many Filipino Organisations having their stalls swamped with people wanting to taste the many delicacies that were on offer, too many even for me to choose from. Some 27 groups helped to make the day a success, despite the warm weather and threat of rain. The Visayan Association of Australia had a good roll-up of members to help on the day, of which we are proud to be a part of. To see so many also turn out in Filipinia attire also reminded me of the Fiesta’s that I have attended back home in my asawa’s province of Leyte. The entertainment provided in dance and song later in the day kept everyone happy and the atmosphere was full of friendship and a closer sense of community.
Story by Richard Ford JP, Press Relations Officer – Visayan Association of Australia Inc. and EVESTCCO-Eastern Visayan Community and Vice-President (External)Fil-Oz Liverpool & Districts.
Visayan Cultural Dance Group helps celebrate the Sto. Nino Confradia Fiesta at Plumpton 2010
Last Updated on Monday, 08 February 2010 13:08 Written by PRO-RJF Monday, 08 February 2010 13:06
On January 17, 2010, the “Sinulog” Feast of the infant Jesus was celebrated at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church at Plumpton. About 12 members of the Visayan Cultural Dance Group and their many supporters helped to celebrate the event by dancing the “Pit Senyor” in honour of the infant Jesus. A mass is held in the church followed by the traditional Parade and Procession that leads to the Sinulog dancing on the oval area and other activities held in the hall, which included musicians and singing. The feast was also served in the hall. This year attracted a large amount of devotees from afar, a figure put at 3,000 by Mr Mitchell Badelles in his blog article “Magellan induced a current affair” and also commented that ‘devotees literally packed the church to the walls and overflowed into the courtyard.’ See his article at the belowmentioned website address - http://thefilipinoaustralian.com/blogs/magellan-induced-a-current-affair. With four (4) groups performing various dances to celebrate the event it showed as of previous years, I believe it is in its 20th year, it was again a successful event.
Article by Richard Ford JP
Press Relations Officer - Visayan Association of Australia Inc. and Evestcco - Eastern Visayas Community, and Calapenos and Friends Association and the Vice-President – External for Fil-Oz Liverpool and Districts.
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