House Blessing

Ate Kristel , Ate Mhel & our boys

For this year we opened our agency for Social Work FI students. This is part of networking , commitment and advocacy to social service. The FI 1 will last until October. The students we accomodated for this program are Kristel M. Abache & Melanie L. Balute both of them are 4th year Social Work students of Bicol University College of Social Sciences & Philosophy.

Awarding of the Certificate of Accreditation

We have received once again our renewed CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION, meaning the next 3 years will be a great challenge for all of us to maintain or better, to improve more the quality of service to the boys under our custody. It's been the 3rd renewal of our accreditation to DSWD since our operation started in 1998 as a RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY.

Our accreditation is in compliance with the provision of Section 23,Republic Act 4373 " An act to regulate the Practice of Social Work and the Operation of Social Work Agencies in the Philippines and for Other Purposes" This certificate is valid for 3 years from JMune 27, 2008 to June 26, 2011, unless revoked before expiration (i'm pretty sure it will not happen). The certificate was signed by the undersecretary for Policy and Programs of the DSWD Central Office Hon. ALICIA BALA

The certificate was handed by the chief of the Techical Assistance Division of the DSWD Regional Office-V Mrs. BETH MOLAER to our energetic director Fr. JAVIER P. SAN JOSE, CRS during the ABSNET meeting today, July 23, 2008 at the 2nd F. Sorsogon Janes Fastfood.

Our gratitude for contiously supporting and trusting our institution to carry on the service to the least ones.

A day with Foster Parents, Benefactors & Friends of St Jerome Emiliani

Friends of St. Jerome

July 20, 2008 was the day were friends of Casa Miani were gathered once again, the informal meeting was started around 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon it was spearheaded by Fr. Joseph Don Castro being designated as the coordinator of the program. A lot of them came, Ate Maricel Forcadela and son ran-ran, Tita Mila Bermillo, Ate Gina Bonos, Kuya Lem & Ate Tess Mendiola, of course Tita Inday and our deares Lola Honey (who tried to be with us) the beautious Ate Loidz Dealca along with her was Almie Dealca, the generous couple Dr. Rochello & Ate Tess Gonzalgo, our dearest Ate Ling Carpio, Ms. Myra Relativo, Mrs Erlinda Rañola and Mr. Ryan Remolacio.

Fr. Javier was formally introduced to the group as the new director of Casa Miani. He gave a brief talk about the incoming activities in celebration of the Somascan Congregation on its 500 years of existence. He also appreciated,emphasized and highlighted the importance of the role of the friends of St. Jerome as partners of rendering service to the needy children and youth. Fr. Javs asked them also to help us to increase numbers of people who could pledge and extend financial support to our programs for the benefit of the children under our custody. Above all, the community sincerely told our friends that every 27th day of the month and during saturdays, especial prayers and masses are intently offered to them in return to their undending frienship, concern and care to our dear boys.

St. Jerome Emiliani ' Father of the Orphans & Needy Youth"

San Geronimo Emiliani was born in Venice, Italy in 1486. At a very young age he took up a military and political career in the “Serenissima” Republic of Venice.

At the Age of 25 he was assigned by the senate to defend the castle of Quero. Eventually, this castle was captured by enemy German Troops in 1511 and Jerome was held captive in the castle tower.
His imprisonment lasted for a month. During this time Jerome reflected on his past life. His dreams of glory were shattered and he felt that death was close. Feeling totally abandoned, he turned to the Blessed Virgin Mary, venerated by the title of Great Madonna at the shrine of Treviso. With a humble heart he promised he would change his life if he were spared.

The Virgin Mary heard his prayers. A woman clothed in white appeared to him and gave him the keys to unlock his chains and the doors of the prison.

Upon his return to Venice, Jerome began his profound spiritual transformation through prayer, mortification, charitable deeds, and listening to the words of God. He often repeated this prayer before the crucifix: “Help me, O Lord, and I will be yours!”

Jerome gave up his riches for the poor. By day he cured the sick, by night he buried the dead. He redeemed prostitutes, and was the first to teach catechism by means of question and answer.

He sheltered orphans and the abandoned children. He gave them an upbringing method that is valid until today.
He carried out his apostolic ministry in many towns of Northern Italy such as Venice, Brescia, Bersaglio, Bergamo, Milan, Como, Pavia and many others.
In a small village of Somasca, like-minded friends who wished to devote their lives in the service of the poor and needy youth joined Jerome. So Jerome founded the “Company of the Servants of the Poor”, which later on became the congregation of the Somascan Fathers.

San Geronimo Emiliani Died on the 8th of February 1573. His final words were: “Jesus! Mary!
In 1767, Pope Clement XII proclaimed Jerome of Saint, and in 1928, Pope Pius XI presented him to the whole church as Patron of Orphans and Needy Youth.

The extraordinary example of St. Jerome, a lay man and a leader of lay men, is still an inspiration to all Christians today. As Pope John Paul II wrote: “Jerome helps them to understand the word of Christ more deeply, who identified himself with the least of his brothers, and to courageously aid those who are in need, especially the neglected and disadvantaged youth.

An open Letter to the Readers

July 15, 2008

Dear Readers,

Warm Greetings!

Casa Miani Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization with the goal of catering services to male children between 7-16 years old, who are abandoned, neglected, dependent and orphans. It is located at 17th St. OLV-Pangpang, Sorsogon City, Philippines. It is accredited & licensed by the Department of Social Welfare & Development (DSWD) and had been a recipient in 2002 as one of the best Non-Government Organization in Bicol Region.

Our institution is a residential facility and has a maximum capacity to accommodate 56 children. But for this year, we only accommodated 45 boys. We solely shoulder the basic needs of the boys it includes education, clothing, foods, medical & dental services.

The center's funding comes primarily from private gifts, donations and minimal amount raised through our Income Generating Project (IGP) e.g. t-shirt printing, novelty item making (candle holder, wall décor & paintings etc.) and wood furniture. However, because of the unending increases of the basic commodities we are experiencing financial difficulty in sustaining the daily maintenance of our clients thus, we are raising fund and asking pledges to further serve the less fortunate children in our region.

With this, we are asking your support for this purpose. We hope we can count on you for a generous donation of any amount you can provide and it will be greatly appreciated.
We thank you for your time and consideration of this request. We look forward to whatever support you give us.

Thank you for your consideration and generosity.


Rev. Fr. JAVIER P.SAN JOSE. CRS
Director



How you can help CASA MIANI BOYS

YES , I want to help needy casa miani boys today

I want to become a regular supporter of the CASA MIANI BOYS (monthly pledge)

Please find attached S_______as my first monthly contribution as a friend of CASA MIANI

I can’t make a long term commitment now, so please find attached my single donation of S_______ to help the boys of CASA MIANI


For further information feel free to contact us.
Cp # (+63) 0919-4304290/ (+63)0906- 3004872
(+63) 056-211-2705

Or you may deposit on our bank account

PESO Bank Account Name
CASA MIANI FOUNDATION
Account Name
8903-0248-53
Bank Name
BPI


$ Bank Account Name
Fr. JAVIER P. SAN JOSE/Fr. JOHN F. VALENZUELA
Bank Account Number
8904-0051-19
Bank Name
BPI

For further information feel free to contact us.
Cp # (+63) 0906-3004872 / (+63)0919-4304290
(+63) 056-211-2705
Or you may e-mail at casamiani@yahoo.com.

PLEASE RETURN/MAIL / e-mail THIS FORM TO

CASA MIANI Somascan fathers Foundation Inc.
17th St. OLV-Pangpang, Sorsogon City 4700
PHILIPPINES


Donors Name_____________________________________
Address:__________________________________________
E-mail____________________________________________
Amount___________________________________________

Income Genrating Projccts of our boys

T-shirt printing


Hog raising


vegetable gardening


Novelty & decorative making


Paintings & rosary making


Ice candy making


Carpentry & furnitures