SCHOOL SUPPLIES PROJECT - WWP/NON

Subject: Re: SUBJECT: SCHOOL SUPPLIES PROJECT - WWP/NON

Hi Sis. Cora,

Pls be informed that 4 balikbayan boxes of school supplies were delivered to the CFC FFL Home Ofc last friday Jan.22,2016.

Since the current school year is to close by March, we will distribute said school supplies during the school opening by June 2016.

Thank you very much.

God bless,

Isaias 'Bonjie' Bonjibod

Comm.Devt.Coordinator

CFC FFL / No One in Need

2016 March for Life Chicago is here!!!!

2016 March for Life Chicago is here!!!!

What a privilege it is to once more be able stand up for Life and declare to the world that CFCFFL is there to "CHOOSE LIFE, RESPECT LIFE, and DEFEND LIFE," as our placards say.

FLASH NEWS!  Because of the predicted weather condition for Sunday, January 17th, the Timeline has changed.  The Program has changed - in that it will be shortened.  Instead of having two Rallies - one each before and after the March, we will have only one and that is BEFORE THE MARCH.  It will considerably shorten this year's March for Life Chicago.  The route planned for this year will still start and end at the Federal Plaza at 50 W. Adams Street, Chicago (Adams & Dearborn) and will officially start at 2:00pm.  Gathering and Music will start at 1:30pm.:

I'm resending the Coordinator's Packet.  Please read it, particularly re Transportation and Parking information.  Where possible, it is strongly encouraged that you take the Metra or Bus to downtown.  For those in the suburbs, discounted parking can be had at spothero.com and parking panda.com, subject to availability on a first come first serve basis.

There are several events sponsored by several parishes and groups prior to the March.  List of these events is available at respectlifechicago.org

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR PLACARDS - These were distributed last year by chapters/ministries.  I hope you have them - for those who cannot come and is in possession of these placards, please give them to those who are coming.  Also, please make sure you bring them back home with you.  

Let's all meet and gather at the same spot as last year - and that is at the foot of the stage on the left side facing the stage (stage right) I have a new CFCFFL Illinois banner (about 9' wide) and would like our YFL youth leaders to carry them and lead the march for CFCFFL.  We can all then march behind the banner.

This year, the March will be led by our very own EJ Yambao, a YFL product now a Students for Life leader.  He is the son of Eric and Meng Yambao of the West Chapter.  He will be the last speaker before the March.

Here are some guidelines for  Marchers:

1.  Revised Map attached (the map in the Coordinator's Packet has been superseded)

2.  Keep to the center of the street

3.  This is a family friendly event.  Be Nice, be joyful/peaceful/respectful.

4.  Counter Protesters are expected.  Do Not argue with anyone.  If you are having a problem, direct it to the Police.  If you see any other pro-lifers arguing with the other side, please discourage them from doing so and direct them to the police to take care of the issue. Do not engage.  Do not respond. Do not Touch.  Do not be forceful with words or action.  

5.  There will be hot coffee and chocolate for sale during the rally.

6.  There will be porta potties installed at the Plaza

7.  Dress layered to keep warm

Bring family and friends.  This will be an inspiring day to remember.  You will have a story to tell your children and grandchildren of how you have fought for a culture of life for them and their children.

Let's continue to pray for warmer temperatures on Sunday to the God who has control of all that He has created - the sun, the moon, the rain, the snow and yes - the weather temperature.  And because of this, we do not fear!  Nothing will stop us from promoting a culture of life not only in Illinois but for the entire nation. 

As Emily Zender, Chair of this year's March for Life Chicago, said:   "the march is going to be fantastic.  We've had incredible news coverage thus far - more than we ever have in the past.  The major networks have confirmed they plan to attend!  These changes will ensure we get the best of both worlds:  marching to save babies and staying warm". 

Let's all pray, "Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us and the 2016 March for Life Chicago and all the other marches in the country.  

For the sake of His sorrowful passion, Have mercy on us and on the whole world".

See you Sunday!  God bless,

margie

PS:  For volunteer marshals, the 1:30p meeting time with Rich Wenzl still stands. Thank you for your most needed assistance.  As we have seen in the past, faithful pro-lifers are always present regardless of the weather.  So we still expect 8,000-10,000 on Sunday!

Jubilee Year of Mercy

(From our Pro-life National Coordinator - sMargie Hermano)

Dear Brethren,

As promised during the Evangelization Rally, I am resending excerpt from a previous email regarding the Jubilee Year of Mercy for you to study and understand how truly extraordinary the opportunities for grace our loving and merciful Lord is giving us this year.  Let us not pass this up; rather let's appropriate fully the boundless gift the Lord is awaiting to pour upon us and our loved ones (faithful departed included - when we offer the full or partial indulgence we could merit for the remission of their sins),     

Pope Francis has declared the new liturgical year the JubileeYear of Mercy which begins this Dec 8th, the feast of the Immaculate Conception and the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council.  It will close on Nov 20, 2016, the feast of Christ the King.

Pope Francis has given all the faithful the opportunity in this new liturgical year to gain a Plenary Indulgence EVERY SINGLE DAY as long as they fulfill the requirements explained in the LINK: http.://www.thedivinemercy.org/jubilee/thebasics/indulgence.php

Further explanation of this Plenary Indulgence can be found in the official Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy (http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-presents-bull-of-indiction-of-jubilee)

I am also adding the youtube link of Bishop Ronald Gainer of the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA talking about the Extraordinary Year of Mercy which is very interesting and informative.    For Household Servants, this is a great video to show at your household meeting during your topical discussion night. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcGudkMH7oE

The Lord's Mercy is within easy reach for everyone.  There are many pilgrimage churches to choose from here in Chicago and the Joliet Diocese:

ARCHDIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE CHURCHES FOR JUBILEE OF MERCY

Chicago
Holy Name Cathedral
State and Superior Streets
www.holynamecathedral.org

St. Anselm Parish
6045 South Michigan Avenue
st_anselm1.tripod.com

St. Anthony Parish
11533 South Prairie Avenue

St. Bede the Venerable
8200 South Kostner Avenue
www.stbedechicago.org

Chicago Airports Catholic Chaplaincy
O'Hare Airport Chapel*
Terminal 2, Mezzanine Level
www.airportchapels.org
*The O'Hare Chapel is located on the non-security side and accessible to all.

Chicago Airports Catholic Chaplaincy
Midway Airport Chapel*
Concourse C, Mezzanine Level
www.airportchapels.org
*The Midway Chapel is located on the security side and accessible only to travelers and Midway employees.

St. Columbanus Parish
331 East 71st Street
www.stcolumbanuschicago.org

St. Ferdinand Parish
5900 West Barry Avenue
www.saintferdinand.org

The National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini – Lincoln Park
2520 West Lakeview Avenue
www.cabrinishrinechicago.com

St. Hyacinth Basilica
3636 West Wolfram Street
www.sthyacinthbasilica.org

St. Ita Parish
1220 West Catalpa Avenue
www.saintita.org

St. Michael Parish – Old Town
1633 North Cleveland Avenue
www.st-mikes.org

Monastery of the Holy Cross 
3111 South Aberdeen Street
www.chicagomonk.org

Our Lady of Mercy Parish
4432 North Troy Street
www.olm.church

Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica
3121 West Jackson Boulevard
www.ols-chicago.org

St. Peter’s in the Loop
110 West Madison Street
www.stpetersloop.org

Queen of the Universe Parish
7114 South Hamlin Avenue

St. Rita of Cascia Parish
6243 South Fairfield Avenue
www.parishstrita.org

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish
1351 West Evergreen Avenue
http://www.sanctuaryofthedivinemercy.org

Suburban Cook and Lake Counties 
Bartlett
St. Peter Damian
109 South Crest Avenue
www.stpeterdamian.org

Cicero
St. Mary of Czestochowa
3010 South 48th Court
www.stmaryofczestochowa.org

Homewood
St. Joseph
17951 Dixie Highway
www.posjhomewood.org

LaGrange
St. Cletus
600 West 55th Street
www.stcletusparish.com

Lake Forest
St. Mary
175 East Illinois Road
www.churchofstmary.org

Lake Zurich
St. Francis de Sales
135 South Buesching
www.stfrancislz.org

Libertyville
Marytown - National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe   
1600 West Park Avenue
www.marytown.com

Morton Grove
St. Martha
8523 Georgiana Avenue
www.saintmarthachurch.org

Northlake
St. John Vianney
46 North Wolf Road
www.sjv-parish.org

Oak Lawn
St. Catherine of Alexandria
4100 West 107th Street
www.scaoaklawn.org

Old Mill Creek
St. Raphael the Archangel
40000 North U.S. Highway 45
www.straphaelcatholic.org

Orland Park
St. Michael
14327 Highland Avenue
www.saintmike.com

Volo (Round Lake)
St. Peter
27551 Volo Village Road
www.stpetervolo.org

Wauconda
Transfiguration
316 West Mill Street
www.transfigurationwauconda.com

Willow Springs
Our Lady Mother of the Church / Polish Mission
116 Hilton Street

www.gcatholic.org/churches/usa-07/20019.htm

 

Pilgrimage Churches in the Diocese of Joliet-in-Illinois

Savor this Year of Mercy dear brethren.  As the Lord beckons us every closer to Him, may we deepen our prayer life and live our lives holier this year than last. 

God bless.