MISA DE GALLO and other schedules

Mass schedules for the Misa de Gallo (Simbang Gabi) are set. Please also consult the board on Kagandahan Street, the post at the Virgen de Fatima, or the newsletter.

December 16-24, 2007 -- 5 AM (With Salu-salo breakfast after at the clubhouse)
December 25, 2007 -- 10 PM
December 31, 2007 -- 9 PM

Throughout the Simbang Gabi novena, there will be no regular masses. Regular masses will continue on December 26-December 30 and January 2 onwards.

Will be edited for corrections. Please keep updated.

Mother Lily's Birthday! XD

Happy 79th Mother Lily!

Thanks to all those who came and helped out. ;)

Here are the pictures:
For more pictures please feel free to visit:

- Glee's Photobucket

- Glee's Multiply Photos




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Tiangge-Bingo pics 2007

Hope everyone enjoyed. Let's do this all again some time. :D

For more pictures please visit:

- Glee's Photobucket

- Glee's Multiply Photos





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KVHA Newsletter Oct-Nov 2007 (Out Now!)

Dear Friends and Neighbors:

My news might be a little stale, but old news is better than no news. I mean to update you on the great events that were recently celebrated and will be celebrated in the months of October and November 2007. But before I begin, let me express my thanks to the KVHA Board and the Ladies’ Group for their wonderful cooperation and support in making our activities memorable.




I. October 4-13: Our La Virgen de Fatima Feast Day

If a celebration is not meaningful, success is nothing (per Fr. Cyril’s homily).

For me, our celebration was successful and not only meaningful, but blessed. To see our friends and neighbors united in spiritual pursuits, cooperation, and camaraderie is a healthy sign and gave a heartwarming significance to our activity.

Following the traditional procession, a concelebrated Mass was officiated by His Excellency, the Most Rev. Bishop Teodoro Bacani, Jr. DD, Bishop Emeritus of Novaliches, assisted by our active parish priest, Rev. Fr. Betbet Rabonza IV among other priests. Bishop Bacani’s nonchalant delivery of his homily captured the rapt attention of the audience, as he sprinkled his talk with bits of humor, to the enjoyment of his audience. It was a beautiful homily, to say the least – touching and stimulating. (Wish we could invite him to officiate our Simbang Gabi, so we won’t fall asleep.)

Maraming salamat po to all donors, sponsors, and supporters whose financial assistance funded our fiesta. The Area Chair Coordinator of Kabutihan St. was so overwhelmed by the voluntary donations of almost all residents of Kabutihan that she requested me not to forget to extend her personal thanks and gratitude for their magnanimity. Of course, the other areas – Kagandahan, Kasayahan, Kalayaan, Karilagan, Kapayapaan, Kaunlaran, Kariktan, and Kawilihan Lane — who also contributed generously despite the hard times, also deserve our deepest gratitude and thanks.

God bless all of them for their generosity!

Don’t you worry because I have already faxed to Heaven (c/o St. Peter) all the names of donors, sponsors, coordinators, supporters, etc. for his heavenly records.

Remember that whatever you invested for the support of the chapel will be returned to you a hundred fold. Our Virgen de Fatima will never forget you for whatever you have offered for her and the church.

As they say, “You can’t take your money to Heaven, but you can make an investment for eternity.” (Our Daily Bread)

Mind you, Heaven pays the highest interest rate.

II. October 28: Trick or Treat

Congratulations and appreciation for a job well done are being extended to the Ways and Means Committee Chair, Ms. Ruby Ramirez, and her jolly-good assistants, the black-cloaked Ladies’ Group members in their witch hats, the French parlor maid who sweeps imaginary cobwebs, the pretty clown who chose to be with the group instead of the lions and tigers in the circus, and to the guapong Jedi, Jojo MAGnetician, who thrilled the kids with various games, making them dance, princess-strut, run, duck-walk, and spider-crawl at his command.

All the kids were in colorful costumes.

One little baby, two years old, stole the show dressed like a newly hatched chick, all round and fluffy, who could hardly stand, and preferred to sit down beneath mother hen’s protective wings. A delightful Igorot boy flew in from Beguet wearing the customary g-string and headgear, probably thinking of completely discarding his g-string because of the rather muggy weather. Fashionable princesses from far away lands in their luxurious costumes, waiting for their likewise noble-looking prince escorts. The superheroes, Batman, Superman, Spiderman, were looking around for their companions, Wonder Woman and Robin, ready to fight off trouble when the need arose. Soldiers, beggars, vampires, monsters, beasts tramped through the streets of Kawilihan and haunted the clubhouse. A number of characters must have gone missing from Disneyland since all of them magically ended up in the mini-Wonderland that was our spooky Halloween clubhouse.

Games were many, with prizes galore! Food and drinks flowed freely hanggang-sawa.

The participating residences vied with each other in aesthetic and creative décor. There was a pirate ship that ran aground on Kagandahan St. and the ship captain and his fellow pirates were busy unloading the treasures and stock of foodstuff, distributing them to the amazed crowd in order to keep afloat so they can sail back to the Caribbean.

Indeed, this Halloween activity can be awarded a gold medal and Ms. Ruby Ramirez re-elected as Perennial Chair, until Dale grows up to be a man.

III. Tiangge Na – Bingo Pa – Sali Na

Three weeks from now, maghahanap-buhay naman tayo and enjoy it. The young negotiantes can line their pockets with a little money for their X’mas shopping. The village board, on the other hand, can raise a little extra to tidy up, clean and green the village surroundings in preparation for holidays.

Preparations for these two grand events are still underway.

The committees in charge are very busy doing their assignments (pro bono) to ensure success. Your cooperation in making these activities successful is earnestly enjoined.

We need extra funds for our other projects because our receipts from monthly dues and rental of facilities are barely enough to cover our basic expenses. 80% of our income is eaten up by security and personnel salaries. The Board, as trustees of the village, has to think of some ways to raise funds to maintain our prestige, as a kawili-wiling place to live in. If only our delinquents can pay up, we don’t need extra funding. Sana naman, their guardian angels will knock on their conscience and make them share with us, for after all, they receive the same services as the good payers. (Hoping – hoping!)

A. The Tiangge event, Sali Na, is on a first come, first served basis. Dates: Saturday, Nov.24 and Sunday, Nov.25, 2007
Venue: 1st Floor Clubhouse (for Dry Goods); rental: P600
Tennis Court (for Fresh Foods); rental: P500, w/ tent
P400, w/o tent
Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
* Please bring your own tables and chairs.

B. The BINGO affair
Date: Saturday, Nov.24 only
Venue: 2nd Floor Clubhouse
Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Prizes galore donated by concerned residents are awaiting you. Major prizes in cash are: P10,000 (1st prize) and P8,000 (2nd prize). Attractive minor, consolation, and raffle prizes that you would love to own have been collected. Buy your cards now and help to sell to your friends and relatives.

Before I forget, only the players will be admitted, as our space cannot accommodate a big crowd. (Sorry po, pasensya na muna. Siguradong enjoy naman kayo. Makakapag-shopping at snacking pa. Tara na!)

IV. Condolence

The village recently lost two of our respectable residents, Ricarda (Cording) Melendrez, a very sweet lady and church devotee, and Edmund Varona, past vice-president of the KVHA Board. They are our loss but Heaven’s gain. St. Peter is expecting them. Their names are indelibly etched on his heavenly record. Let us light up their way by our little prayers. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them.

For their families’ consolation:

“Jesus knows the pain you feel
He can save and He can heal
Take your burden to the Lord
And leave it there.” (Tindley)


November 2007
Mother Lily & Gli

TIANGGE NA, BINGO PA!

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EVENT: Bingo and Bazaar
WHERE: Kawilihan Village Clubhouse
WHEN: 9am-6pm, November 24-25, 2007, Saturday-Sunday

**The Bingo will be held on November 24 (Saturday) at 10:30 am onwards.**

NOTE:
PRICES FOR RENTALS are as follows: (payment per day)

P250 - basketball court stall (with tent) [FOOD and DRINKS ONLY]

P200 - basketball court stall (no tent) [FOOD and DRINKS ONLY]

P300 - clubhouse stall

PRICES FOR BINGO TICKETS are as follows:

P500 for 5 tickets

PRIZES FOR BINGO and RAFFLE:

P10,000 - 1st prize

P8,000 - 2nd prize

appliances and others - consolation prizes and raffle prizes

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SEE YOU THERE!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN TREAT, KIDS!

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EVENT: Children's Halloween Party
WHERE: Kawilihan Village Clubhouse
WHEN: October 28, 2007, 3 PM
REGISTRATION: P50 per child, Oct. 28, at the Clubhouse

***NOTICE: Upon registry, participants will be given a balloon. This will identify trick or treaters as authorized participants. Only participants with balloons will be given treats by neighborhood.***

WELCOME TO KAWILIHAN VILLAGE!

Yey!
Khyz here.
I finally found the time to make a blog for the Kawilihan Village stuff Mother Lily needs to say and announce. So, yes, cheers to modern age technology! (And, honestly, naaawa lang kasi ako sa mga printer namin. XD)
In any case, I'm going to be posting announcements, newsletters, and all sorts of stuff in this Village blog. If any of the villagers would want to help, I'd very much appreciate it. Just walk on up to our front and say so.

As Mother Lily says, Stay Kawili-wili. :D