Laity of the Chevalier Family
Introduction to the members of the Philippines Organising Committee
Committee Chair
My name is Debbie Mellijor. I was born and raised in the province of Bohol in the town of Dimiao. I am married with two children both in medical professions. My husband is a retired sailor.
I was educated at St. Nicholas Academy then pursued my college education at the University of San Jose-Recoletos in Cebu City with a degree of Bachelor of Science, Major in Accounting. I worked with International Pharmaceuticals as Internal Auditor and moved to Pilipinas Kao, ( a Japanese Corporation)as Head of Business Processing Group.
Armed with a spirit of volunteerism, I started to work in our parish, Nuestra Señora de Regla Parish National Shrine as Cluster Coordinator then became a VP of the Parish Pastoral Council and by the grace of God, sat as the President of the Parish Pastoral Council.
I was invited to attend the Orientation about the Life of Fr. Jules Chevalier in 2006. His life inspired me with his sense of mission, charism and spirituality. My interest to learn more about this ‘Man with a Mission’ captivated me and I loved his passion for sharing with others his love and zeal for the Heart of Jesus.
I was elected in an Ad Hoc Committee as District Coordinator of Chevalier Family Lay Associates and later, modesty aside, became the National Coordinator.
I travelled to different districts covered by the mission areas of the MSC and DOLSH. I was fortunate also to have attended the 3rd International Assembly of the Laity of the Chevalier Family in Sao Paolo, Brazil with our Spiritual Companion.
With a deep dedication to God and inspired with the virtues of Fr. Jules Chevalier instilled in me, I always pray to God that I could share his spiritual legacy to others as workers in the Lord's
vineyard
Spiritual Companion
My name is Fr Bernard ‘Bong’ Corpus msc and I am the Spiritual Companion of the Chevalier Family Laity in the Philippines. It is a joy to be with our Chevalier Lay guiding and helping them discern their unique role in fulfilling the mission of Fr Chevalier. The laity in the Philippines are eager to host and welcome all the participants in the fourth International Assembly of Laity in Cebu City, Philippines.
Liturgy Committee
My name is Victoria B. Ballios and I am the Lay Chair of the Liturgy Committee for the upcoming Assembly of the Laity of the Chevalier Family.
I encounter the hearts of others through serving my family, my church and marginalised people, especially young people. I have become more compassionate as a result of encountering the Heart of Jesus in those I serve.
Currently, I am the Parish Pastoral Council Secretary of Nuestra Senora de Regla Parish and National Shrine, one of the MSC Parishes in LapuLapu City. One of the Board Members of the Nuestra Senora De Regla Multipurpose Cooperative, a cooperative within the MSC jurisdiction and a finance Staff of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Marigondon, LapuLapu City administered by MSC.
Finance Committee
My name is Bienvenida M. Usog and I am a married woman. I am the Lay Chair of the Finance Committee. I have studied Accounting at university and I use my finance skills to help with parish ministry. Since 2001, I have served in the role of Parish Pastoral Council secretary, treasurer and auditor. I currently manage the finances of both the local and international group
Registration Committee
My name is Ana Aleth L. Doce and I am a College graduate. I am married. I have been a Parish Pastoral Council Assistant Secretary between 2001 – 2005 then Secretary until 2007. I was the Gun-ob Cluster Coordinator from 2011 – 2015 and since 2015, I have been the Parish Communication Chairperson and the Procession Committee member. I have been a CFLA member for 19 years.
Food Committee
I am Ermenita Pogado, the incumbent Co-ordinator of the CFLA, Cebu district, Cebu. I am an active server in our church of Nuestra Senoran de Regla Parish National Shrine in Lapulapu City, Philippines.
Transport Committee
I am Nicanor Calumba at your service. I am in charge of the transportation committee during the 4th International Assembly of the Laity of the Chevalier Family. I am an active Chevalier lay member in Cebu City since 2017. At present I serve our parish as an extraordinary lay minister of the Holy Eucharist.
Accommodation Committee
I am Rochel Silfavan. I’ve been a member of Chevalier Family Lay Associates since 2009 and that means I’ve been emulating the spirituality and charism of Fr. Jules Chevalier and actively participating in the CFLA activities for almost fourteen years already. Being a formator for ten years, it’s been quite a great challenge for me to persevere and continually live out the spirituality of the heart as Father Jules has inspired us to be. I have also been a partner in mission of the MSC Fathers in the Parishes where I have rendered my service as a Finance staff who do the general accounting, preparing financial reports, staffing and human relations.
Currently, I am the Parish Pastoral Council Secretary of Nuestra Senora de Regla Parish and National Shrine, one of the MSC Parishes in LapuLapu City. One of the Board Members of the Nuestra Senora De Regla Multipurpose Cooperative, a cooperative within the MSC jurisdiction and a finance Staff of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Marigondon, LapuLapu City administered by MSC.
Fourth Assembly of the Laity of the Chevalier Family
21st – 29th January, 2024.
The logo is an abstract representation of the theme: ‘One in Heart in Caring for Our Common Home.
The first element is the Hands. The hands in the centre symbolize the unity of the Laity of the Chevalier Family. Facing downward, it gives us an image of a dove that is engulfed in flames. The colour denotes the colour of an inflamed heart, reflecting the virtues of love, passion, and care.
The second element is highlighted through the colours Green and Blue. They represent Mother Earth, our common home. Our home is enclosed in the flaming hands to convey that with love and passion, the Laity of the Chevalier Family is committed to care and protect our common home.
The last element is a "Salakot," a symbol of our Filipino culture and identity. It is commonly worn by our farmers in their day-to-day lives, thus representing resilience, dedication, and hard work. As members of the Laity of the Chevalier Family, we must have inflamed hearts, imbued with commitment and hard work, to become true stewards of God's important creation, our common home.
A note about the artist:
James Clyde Ranario is a graduate of a Bachelor of Philosophy at University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines. He is a former collegian of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. James is a person who is dedicated to arts and design. He is currently teaching humanities and social sciences at Mother of Mercy Academy, Inc., Barobo, Surigao del Sur.
MISSIONARIES OF THE SACRED HEART (MSC)
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February 03, 2023
4th International Assembly of the Laity of the Chevalier Family
Theme: “One Heart in Caring our Common Home”
Mabuhay!
RE: LETTER OF INVITATION
May we inform you that the Chevalier Lay of the Philippines will be hosting the 4th International Assembly of the Laity of the Chevalier Family this coming January 21-29, 2024 which will be at Don Bosco Retreat House, Lawaan, Talisay, Cebu City. There are Four (4) aims of this Assembly, to wit:
- Deciding/Discerning together our mission as laity;
- Enhancing global solidarity;
- Formation in Spirituality of the Heart;
- Organizational matters.
In connection with this, I am inviting you to send one or two (or more) of your active members of the Chevalier Lay to the said assembly. The registration fee is one thousand US dollar (US$1,000.00) which will cover travel expenses from Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) to the Retreat House – vice versa; payment of board and lodging as well as food in the Retreat House, payment of travel for MSC Parish Visitation in Lapu-lapu City, Cebu, Pilgrimage to the Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino de Cebu in Cebu City and payment of translation machine which is needed for the assembly.
It is my hope that you will support this endeavor of our Chevalier Lay as they assemble together to continue to discern their role as the Third Branch of the Chevalier Family being collaborators and partners to the mission to spread the love of God that Fr. Jules Chevalier gave to us.
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be loved everywhere, now and forever!
In Corde Jesu,
REV. FR. EDWIN C. BORLASA, MSC
Provincial Superior
Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
Philippine Province
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