Saturday, March 7, 2009

7 Note per Duecento Bambini ( 7 Notes for 200 Children)


A Concert of HOPE by 

Señor ALBERTO MACRI 
together with Eugene Villaluz, Alumni of UP Madrigal Singers, Ayen Munji-Laurel and her husband Franco Laurel and the Company

GRAZIE  from CASA MIANI FAMILY!  




Infront of " The Sylvia P. Lina Theater of DLSU- Zobel, the venue of the Concert
Counter clockwise with Bro Manuel Enguera, I, Fr. Javs, Christian, Fr. Mike, Raymond, Compil, Janree, Saldy & Marcial seated is Alex

The Social Worker & the Director
with Bro. Joseph the kids and me


Fr. Lino Juta in his most promising pose at the  Sylvia P. Lina Theater entrance
Casa Miani boys of San Jose in Alabang and Sto Niño in Lubao and the Somascan seminarians and brothers were also part of the presentation
Sometimes it's nice to be Prim and Proper, right boys!


With Señor ALBERTO MACRI and Fr. Luigi Brenna at the Lobby of the Sylvia P. Lina Theater of DLSU- Zobel  


Casa Miani " Augusta & Piera" group with Fr. Superior Rev. Fr. Gabriele Scotti & Fr. Luigi Brenna , Director of Casa Miani -Cebu
Señor ALBERTO MACRI, Fr. Ceasar de Santis with the Friends of the Somascan,
 the Malvar Family
Super Contented Smiles after watching the awesome concert


Our Sincerest Gratitude to the members of the committee

A day out with Grade I & II kids at the Alabang Town Center

(The ABC's of Children)
Amazing, acknowledge them.
Believable, trust them.
Childlike, allow them.
Divine, honor them.
Energetic, nourish them.
Fallible, embrace them.
Gifts, treasure them.
Here now, be with them.
Innocent, delight with them.
Joyful, appreciate them.
Kindhearted, learn from them.
Lovable, cherish them.
Magical, fly with them.
Noble, esteem them.
Open minded, respect them.
Precious, value them.
Questioners, encourage them.
Resourceful, support them.
Spontaneous, enjoy them.
Talented, believe in them.
Unique, affirm them.
Vulnerable, protect them.
Whole, recognize them.
Xtraspecial, celebrate them.
Yearning, notice them.
Zany, laugh with them


Author: Modified from a poem by Gwen Belson Taylor, Chicken Soup
When searching for this rarity
one must look carefully to see,
for in the sparkling eyes of a little
boy is where a pure heart will be.

a peaceful hand

a little play while wiating for the meal to be served..

Sa Jollibee bida ang sarap.....

 to some of them it was the first time to  ride in the escalator
just playing and enjoying it!
 a rest after going up & down in the escalator...

At St. Jerome Parish in Ayala Alabang











Thursday, March 5, 2009

Visitors from Canadian Food for Children

Canadian food for children

1. Is a group of volunteers who deeply care about the sufferings of the poor. It is non-denominational, registered charity operates under the Society's Act and under the guidelines of the Revenue of Canada. As such, They issue tax receipts for cash donations and "gifts in kind."

2. Their mandate is to raise funds, purchase food and gather goods to be given to the poor around the world

3. Everyone in their organization is a volunteer. No one in the organization is paid for their work.

4. One hundred percent of an individual's donation is use to buy food and to pay for shipping costs.


Little picnic at the backyard

standing from left Ms. Pat Rogan, Fr. Javier San Jose, Fr. Joseph Don  Castro
sitted from left  Mr.  Edward O'Connor, Ms. Jeanene Luchart, Bimbee Despi-Goingo and Mr. Sal Badali
scraping the buko meat
sipping fresh buko juice
Visiting the Phase-out Bldg
just a chat with with Ms. Pat Rogan
Group Picture
The "art of Rock"
Brief Orientation about Casa Miani it's program & services
Showing them the Neighbor Community School " Aemilianum Grade School Department where our kids are presently enrolled.

Our boys are so excited  about the visitors
showing them our Arts Shop
Enthusiastic boys welcome our visitors


You are all welcome!
 rest from a long travel