OLSS Filipino Apostolate

Mission:

Filipino Community FILCOM

Filipino Language Group

To support the needy in a prayerful atmosphere through sharing the bread of our lives. To serve God and the Church through a family oriented community with diverse ministries.

Brief Description:The Apostolate originated from the small community (block) rosary groups and choir service in mid 1990’s.Presently, it is still supported by the same small community of Block Rosary and Prayer Groups with each group having an average core of 5-7 families. As well as support from the global family & social ministry of Couples For Christ and the Agape Choir.

Elected Officers 2014-2016:

Small Christian Communities' Representatives:

Coordinator: Elmer Del RosarioAsst Coordinator: Roel GatongaySecretary: Gerard Arceo Treasurer: Doods Fetalvero

Yishun Blk Rosary Group: Ronnie DavidSembawang Blk Rosary: Mikaela Gatongay & Rouzel EspeteroAdmiralty Blk Rosary: Butch SarmientoChrist is the Answer Prayer Group: Gina Quintana & Alva AdiaCouples for Christ: William VillavirayAgape Choir: Mariz Esguerra

1. Tagalog Mass on 1st Saturdays followed by a fellowship of praise and food, and the Yearly All Soul’s Day and Advent-Simbang Gabi celebrations.

Activities:

a. Yishun Group – Once a monthb. Sembawang Grp – twice a monthc. Admiralty Grp – Once a monthd. Christ is the Answer Prayer Group – Every week.

Activities:2. Propagation of the Devotion to the Most Holy Rosary a. Yishun Group – Once a monthc. Admiralty Grp – Once a month b. Sembawang Grp – twice a

monthd. Christ is the Answer Prayer Group – Every

week.

Activities:3. Holy Week:

a. Visita Iglesia on Holy Thursday 7pm until 12mn.b. Pabasa (Jesus Life & Passion Vigil) on Palm Sunday.

Activities:4. Faith Formation (currently Home Based): a. Christian Life Program by Couples For Christ. b. Life in the Spirit Seminar by Christ is the Answer.5. Support group to Filipino Families/domestic helpers. 6. Support and service to the parish ministries/events.