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Bicol USA Houston Christmas Party |
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“Jesus is the reason for the season”was the theme of the annual Bicol USA Houston Christmas Party, and we would like to thank everybody who attended and helped during the annual Christmas party on December 5, 2009 at the Notre Dame Catholic Church Community Center. Special thanks to Rev Msgr. Rolando Diokno, and the Notre Dame staff for their continued support. Special kudos to Doming Belisario for spearheading the event and all the OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEERS of Bicol USA Houston. The night started with a scrumptious Filipino buffet including some Bicolano dishes like laing and ginataang langka. The program showcased some of Houston’s best talents including Tiffany Dimaano singing “On My Own”, the Win Church Choir and Pastor Ed Santibanez’s special Christmas message, the Nativity Play presented by Bicol Youth, followed by Gift Giving by Santa Claus. Special thanks to the participants of the Nativity play: Marivic Melgarejo, Michael Anderson, Monica Torres, Megan Anderson, Matthew Anderson, (daughter of Ate Binky)Tecson, and Gail Tecson-Ariola. The night ended with a prize-laden raffle and a full dance floor. We are inviting everyone to the Surgical Missions in Camarines Norte on February 1-5, 2010 and the Bikol National Association of America (BNAA) National Convention to be held here in Houston on July 16-18, 2010. Thank you for all your support. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you from Bicol USA-Houston. Dios Mabalos! MORE PICTURES |
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Feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia last September 19 |
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Home Of Our Lady of Penafrancia |
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Thursday Sept 10, 2009, First day of the novena to our Lady of Peñafarncia when Msgr Roland Diokno officially announced during his homily that our Ina has found her home here in Houston. Her new home will be at the Marian Chapel of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Church. Fr Paul Lockey the Pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton welcomed our Mother enthusiastically and with joy to his Parish. Msgr Diokno announced that every time we celebrate our Penafrancia, a mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and a procession by car will follow going to Notre Dame Catholic Church where the nine day novena will be held culminating on the feast day. After the celebration, Our Ina will be brought back to Her home at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church Marian chapel, where all her children can pray and praise her. |
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All of this will not materialize without the hardwork, patience and prayers of our beloved couple Henry and Mayette Flores with the assistance of Gwen and Archie Zalun. She is a teacher in High school in one of our high school here in Houston. she is from Albay and her husband is from Libmanan Camarines Sur. She as well taught in college at Colegio De Sta Isabel in Naga City. |
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In behalf of the Bicol USA Houston chapter officers and members, we thank you Henry and Mayette for the big contribution you have given to our organization. Viva La Virgen de Peñafrancia! Viva El Divino Rostro! |
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BICOL USA Houston Chapter Annual Picnic |
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Bicol USA Houston Chapter picnic at George Bush Park Pavillion Facility 2 16756 Westheimer Pkwy, Houston, TX 77082 |
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Easter Sunday Picnic |
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Yesterday, Easter Sunday celebration was a success. Heavy downpour of rain almost ruin our picnic. Thank God that after almost 1 hour of heavy rain and strong wind, Excellent weather followed. We have a lot of foods brought and shared by our officers and members. Everybody was in high spirits when the Sun showed up. We have good food and good Music yesterday. Old and new members were present, The kids enjoyed their egg hunting and the grown ups enjoyed their camaraderie.PICTURES |
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Newly Inducted Officers |
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During our Easter picnic celebration, oath taking as well took place. Jimbo Torres and Joane Cruz, wife of our active member Baba Cruz of Dayangdang, Naga City. Jimbo Torres is from San Jose Camarines Sur. Jimbo was appointed as the Governor of Catanduanes and Joane as our Governor of Sorsogon. Abigail Tecson Arreola has been appointed as the Chairperson for Scholarships. Abigail or Gail is the youngest Daughter of the late Mario Tecson Sr. and Zenaida Melgarejo Tecson. Mario Tecson Sr. is a past President of this organization and was as well a Past President of our National organization, BNAA or Bikol National Association of America Inc. PICTURES |
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Project-CURE Volunteers |
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Last Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 a group of Bicol USA, Houston chapter, officers and members Devout their precious time to volunteer for the project-cure here In Houston. Our energetic President Gwen Zalun led her group, compose Of Cecilia and Ike verdejo, Archie Zalun, Winky Pabico, Mila Dimacali, Albino Cu, Doming Belisario and Vic and Maes Melgarejo. Ingrid of Project cure was our coordinator. We sorted out Medical equipments and medicines and put them in the box ready for Shipment around the world. Please click here if you want to know more about project-cure. VBM [Pictures] |
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Senator Chiz Escudero of Sorsogon in Houston! |
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Friday, Febraury 6, 2008 Senator Chiz Escudero, A native of Sorsogon in Bicol region in the Philippines was here in Houston. Small group of organization welcome him at the Gold Ribbon Restaurant along Holcombe here in Houston, Texas. We are thankful to Ave Basa for inviting Bicol USA, Houston chapter officers to be in the group to welcome Chiz Escudero. VBM PICTURES |
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Donation to Notre Dame Catholic Church |
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The Bicol USA, Houston chapter handed over to Msgr. Rolando Diokno, Parish Priest of Notre Dame Catholic Church, Located at Boone Rd., Houston, Texas the amount of $1,944.10 as a donation to the church last Friday January 23, 2009. Due to the hardwork and cooperation of all officers and members, the organization was able to raise money thru the advertisement and ticket sale proceeds during the 13th induction of officers last November 22 last year. The organization was able to raise funds as well during the Christmas season by visiting our donors houses and serenaded them with Christmas songs. We salute to our energetic President, Gwen Zalun and our officers for a job well done. Keep up the good work, there are still many to come. by: VBM [PICTURES] |
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