an intimate date with San Sebastian Basilica, Sept 18 2010

FORSOAR organized a dinner date in San Sebastian to learn what we can do to help in the conservation of this unique and beautiful heritage structure, the only all-steel building in Asia where the first original image of Our Lady of Carmel from Spain is venerated today. At 109 years, the church is still very beautiful but is sadly rusting away. Tina Paterno, the conservateur of the project, appealed for all to help in whatever way. Fr. Provincial, Fr. Rex Bancaya, echoed this appeal. We sat with him and with Fr. Rene Paglinawam to discuss ways FORSOAR can help. Suggestions are most welcome. More pictures are posted by Marion Rey Navarro in Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mnavarro7?v=wall&story_fbid=1558450211659&ref=notif&notif_t=feed_comment#!/album.php?aid=2081564&id=1547396174

Prof Luigi at his element, giving a historical perspective of San Sebastian Basilica as a Recollect foundation.

One of the artworks of miniature artist and castle maker Jaime Ibanez.

Imagine San Sebastian church in miniature and framed so you can hang on your wall. You might want to one for yourself!

Jaime Ibanez worked as a scenic artist in Enchanted Kingdom where he helped execute the theming requirements of the park

the Baste meeting that took a detour

We set up a meeting in Baste at 4 pm of Friday, Sept 10, a holiday. About 10 people had confirmed for this meeting and so Ariel went to the supermarket to cook dinner for them. But only half came: Felix, Tony C., Mark, Ariel and myself. After going over our agenda we decided a smaller kitchen like what I have at home would suffice for Ariel's cooking needs. So off we went to Taguig and finished the evening off with a different tasting chicken adobo with steamed rice and fresh fruit with yoghurt for dessert. Oh, we also had T5, the new version of Tanduay Light Rhum drizzled on the dessert. And elsewhere! Smooth! OK ba, Tony? More fine dining up ahead. We hope FORSOAR members will patronize our next meeting on the 18th and bring their friends.

Get Intimate with San Sebastian Church

Brothers,

Let's continue to meet and raise funds for FORSOAR and our projects. You are cordially invited to our next meeting on Saturday, September 18. Meeting place is the San Sebastian Basilica before 5:00 PM.

Schedule of Activities
5:00 PM Lecture/Guided Tour of the Minor Basilica of San Sebastian
Lecturers: Tina Paterno, Luigi Romanillos. The church is the Only All-Steel Church in Asia (1891), First Philippine Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (1621) & National Historical Landmark
5:45 Annual Novena to Saint Charles Borromeo
6:00 Anticipated Holy Mass (25th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Celebrant: Fr. Leander V. Barrot, OAR
7:00 Fraternal Agape-Meal at the Captain's Galley, SSC-R with International Dinner Buffet featuring the cuisine of Chef Ariel @ P500 per pax
Live Acoustic Music

Please invite friends and family so we get to know them better. As they say, "the more, the manyer"! Make sure you confirm the number of guests for logistics purposes. Txt or call:

Felix Sumortin 09064507691
Richard Burgos 09285082004
Marion Rey Navarro 09228507810

See you!

Richard P. Burgos

PS. Howie Severino called it "An Eiffel in Quiapo", cf http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://blogs.gmanews.tv/sidetrip/blog/uploads/SanSebasfacade.JPG&imgrefurl=http://blogs.gmanews.tv/sidetrip/blog/%3F/archives/82-An-Eiffel-in-Quiapo.html&h=400&w=300&sz=28&tbnid=eUmLa3MUWQXZMM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=93&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dpictures%2BSan%2BSebastian%2BChurch&zoom=1&q=pictures+San+Sebastian+Church&usg=__A60zdzOez7hSbmr9efw2QN6h_LE=&sa=X&ei=AYCMTJ2LGoXBcbH20KgE&ved=0CDEQ9QEwBA

Meeting on Sept 4 2010

FORSOAR Meeting
Date and Time: September 4, 2010, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Venue: Office of the VP Academic s, San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila
Present: Felix Sumortin, Richard Burgos, Tony Calsado, Rene Salvania

Discussion:

1. Richard provided an update of the process of registration of FORSOAR with the SEC. Atty Judessa Jaranilla, wife of FORSOAR Ping, has assisted us in getting the forms and filing the application for name reservation.

2. Eight incorporators have signed the forms and their contributions on April 3 are as follows:
a. Richard Burgos P1,000
b. Armando Delicano
c. Antonio Yap P1,000
d. Marion Rey Navarro P500
e. Felix Sumortin P500
f. Ariel Castillo
g. Luis Romanillos P1,000
h. Mark Anthony Lataza P500
Total P4,500
Collectible P3,500

3. We need to collect the balance and have the treasurer prepare a certificate of funds available as a requirement for SEC registration. The need to generate funds for FORSOAR was raised by Richard. Our treasurer, Rene, will submit a financial report and provide his bank details so we can receive donations in the meantime that we are formally organizing.

4. One project raised to support the fund raising effort is a series of Dinners for a Cause. These can be prepared by Chef Ariel Castillo and his students at SSCR. Tentative dates are Sept 18 and Oct 16. Felix and Tony will spearhead this project. FORSOAR members are encouraged to bring at least 2 other patrons to the Dinners for a Cause.

5. Other fund raising ideas were offered:
a. Sale of paintings by prisoners of Muntinlupa c/o Richard
b. Sale of candles made by wives of prisoners c/o Rene
c. Set up copying machines in Recollect schools with 30% of proceeds going to FORSOAR projects c/o Rene

Next meeting is on September 10, Friday, a holiday, at SSCR Manila at 4:00 PM.

Minutes taken by Richard.